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Wordle #84 “October 26, 2015” The Girl with the Strawberry Birthmark

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Elapse Birthmark Auburn Haunted Acanthus (any of several plants of the genus Acanthus, of the Mediterranean region, having spiny or toothed leaves and showy, white or purplish flowers.) Flare Unaccountable Mighty Loathsome Tumultuous (highly agitated, as the mind or … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #130 “Collage 9″- Being Everything

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Michael

We never believed it possible To love like never before To feel we’d gone beyond any known reality. My voice you said ‘Is so lovely Like a cushion for me to lay my head on.’ Those languid afternoons After a … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct 23/15 – Beef

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Michael

My mother and father were great lovers of a side of beef. She and dad had a thing about beef; in simple terms they couldn’t get enough of the stuff. Every meal was beef in one form or other. Braised, … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #14: “Kettering” performed by The Antlers – Baggage

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgLm2gInV4A Could it have been better? That you came when you said you would. That you carried your baggage through my door In an endless steam of suitcases Each labelled Trauma one – trauma 2. Should I have expected any … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 36: Life After the Lottery – Ernest Casey

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Michael

Sketch: The State Lottery Office Artist: Vincent van Gogh (1882) Source: wikiart.org When Ernest Casey won the lottery his first thought was the one his father had once said about winning a big lottery prize: ‘It’ll ruin everything.’ Ernest decided … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 10-20-2015 – Lepidoptera Viciousness.

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Michael

Are you sure its one? Certain. But you said they were extinct. I thought they were too. So what do we do? Stand still for one. It’s dangerous? Rip your throat faster than you can say run. But it’s a … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: rain

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Michael

‘Listen to the falling rain listen to it fall’ That lyric line from my childhood Has stayed with me. I loved playing the song, I loved the rain. Though when there is too much And water starts up my backyard … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Oct. 19th, 2015 – Drop Bears

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:   “Not knowing what to expect, he made his way into the dark of the forest.” As prepared as he was with every survival technique finely honed he felt there was one aspect of this journey … Continue reading →

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Wordle #83 “October 19, 2015” – Lisa Gambol

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Tenable (capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute) Lateral Avian Lissome (supple, flexible) Nunchi (the subtle art of listening which allows you to gauge other people’s mood and respond appropriately.) Gambol (to skip … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #129 “NoEnd House Part 8″ – Mister Smith

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Michael

The image is of a pitcher I bought in a 2nd hand store. Your word is “Method” You don’t have to use the actual word in your piece but do include its essence. For those of you writing a cohesive … Continue reading →

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