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Tale Weaver #66: May 19 2016: All that Glitters

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Michael

This week, let’s explore: “All that glitters is not gold.” The word/concept which I’m offering as point of inspiration? DIAMOND The relationship had flourished there was no doubt. Summer had never been so happy in finding Tommy. They were very … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 15 – The Retirement Medal

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

The retirement medal never arrived A small non-descript piece of metal Symbolising a career long spent. He asked why? His boss said she’d inquire Thought he should have long received it. He waited weeks, months, no word. He made his … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Listen Before You Speak”

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Michael

It’s hard living with someone who knows everything. Worse when they make that fact known and tell you that any knowledge you have is useless. So when the time came to build the garden it was another case of this … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #159 “Collage 23” – Sal

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Michael

It had been the best of times And was now the worst of times. Our idyll life had been shattered With what was a tentative knock Ten PM on the front door. The nervous troubled young police woman Whose presence … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Teddy Time

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt it’s teddy bear time. It was lights out time and Ted looked at me with an expression of bewilderment. ‘I’m not sleeping with you any more,’ he said. ‘I’ve come to the end of my tether and you … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night # 172 – Word Market

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael

There was a man who went to the Sunday word market He ventured for the first time Among poets and wordsmiths. He trod cautiously feeling out of his depth For here were academics, learned and wise people All vying for … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Space Walk – Step Back

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

‘Step back,’ she cries ‘You’re crowding me I need room to breathe.’ She stands against the wall Her eyes focused on me. I see the sense of desperation in her Her need to keep me at bay, As maybe I … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 14 – Tedium

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Why does lunchtime Wednesday Alter my thoughts from work to the weekend? I stay focused until that time. I then wander into fantasyland The weekend prospects of party Of relaxing, of friends, of dinners. By rights I should stay on … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Laughing all the way – Tommy’s One Joke

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt – laughter It was the annual “Wind ‘Em Up and Let Them Go” Festival and all the comedians in the town had gathered to try their luck and see what they could do about winning the grand prize, … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Open a new door with me – The Door To Tomorrow

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Poetics, let’s write a poem that reflects the idea of doors. I hear the knocking It’s from so far away. I want to get there Open it wide Invite you in, But right now the door Weighs heavily on … Continue reading →

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