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Tale Weaver #78 July 28th – Waiting

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern Used with permission Weave a tale that involves the concept of waiting. We do a lot of waiting in our lives, in queues, at train or bus stops, waiting for loved ones to arrive etc…. 6.25am … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kinaadman

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

Youthful ignorance abounds The boy makes yet another error of judgement. Years of study, reading and writing The wisdom of age surfaces Common sense makes sense Mistakes are now understood He relaxes into his wiser self.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/word-high-july-kinaadman/

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Word-High July: Dalisay

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

I awoke to feel your love wash over me. It flows freely from the place in your heart Where comfort and nurture abounds. Your warmth succors me on this day As I seek an inner peace.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/word-high-july-dalisay/

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SoCS July 23/16 – second

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Michael

“Story of my life,” said the curly headed one second from my right. “Mine too,” replied the second one from her. “Pisses me off big time it does.” Said Red second from my left. “Always the bridesmaid,” I said reflecting … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Makisig

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

I spied you across a room Of jumbled words A few crude rhymes A moment of tentativeness Stammered lyrics of intent As the fog of language cleared A beautiful girl appeared Forever enshrined in humble verse.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/word-high-july-makisig/

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Tale Weaver Fairy Tale #77 July 21st – The Ugly Duckling

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

Amy was the youngest and the runt of the litter so her siblings said about her. Born ten years after her older sister she was an unexpected addition to the family and not a welcomed one. Her parents weren’t happy … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Amihan

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

In the heat of the afternoon Standing on the headland Taking in the northeasterly breeze As it brushes across the ocean Cooling, reviving, re-energizing. Without it the oppression of the summer Would be unbearable.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/word-high-july-amihan/

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Hope” #WQWWC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

“Hope is believing my dreams will come true For without them I will die sooner than I’d like…” (adapted from Chicken Soup for the College Soul…Dan Clarke   As Mary aged the desire to complete her schooling became such an … Continue reading →

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It’s Tuesday, Another Challenge Day! – Possibility

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

It was all about symbols. When you went to his house everything was some sort of symbol. The paper bird in the cage a symbol of his attitude to pets. He’d say: “It’s the best bird I ever had. Never … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kundiman

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Michael

Songs of love are easy She loves me yeah yeah yeah, We rattle them off Trite and cliché ridden. Some words matter Chords resonating Memories fueling lyrics To mark that one wet day We watched the rainbow Wondering where ours … Continue reading →

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