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Writing Prompt #122 “Collage 5″

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Michael

The madness was plain to see The magic mystifying. Why he stayed in a mad house Inhabited by such a lunatic Puzzled so many, but not him. The days of love were long gone Feelings existing in a mist of … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 29/15 – “four-letter word.”

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: “four-letter word.”  One of life’s joys is the appropriately placed four-letter word. So easily do we squirm when such things are uttered or for that matter implied in conversation or in forums such as SOC. The thing … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #6 “Stand Up” by Hindi Zahra – Being the Real Me

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUttxCLcwP8 Use the above song as inspiration for any form of creative expression (including but not limited too short stories, poems, lyrics, artwork, photography, covers, music/dance videos etc.) The parents looked at me and said ‘You have to stand on … Continue reading →

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Kreative Kue 39 – Strapping

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Michael

Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. It was true he thought that the dark side was always going to be the more interesting side. Dark sides intrigued him. His interest was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #75, Trapped, August 25, 2015 – At Great Cost

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Michael

Image: vishstudio I awoke Sweat pouring from my brow The dream was so real A nightmare? Driving down a road Enjoying the vista It never occurred to me Disaster beckoned. Not watching the malevolence Circling me Unaware and naïve I … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 08-25-2015 – A Pair of Boots

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Michael

‘I wouldn’t get too close.’ The warning came from the little old lady standing behind us as we viewed the most improbable of sights. We stood and stared at the boots that lay just ahead of us. ‘Spontaneous combustion,’ we … Continue reading →

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Wordle #75 “August 24, 2015″ – Rice

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Orpheus (Greek Legend. a poet and musician, a son of Calliope, who followed his dead wife, Eurydice, to the underworld. By charming Hades, he obtained permission to lead her away, provided he did not look back at her until … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #121 “NoEnd House Part 4″ – Remember when…

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

The kids quickly called it the ghost room What was once the lounge room The family meeting place Where we sat around the fire on winter nights Listening to each others stories Celebrating the joy of Christmas Birthdays and gatherings … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 22/15 – Mind

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Michael

Today’s prompt is the word ‘Mind’ What comes to mind is your intelligence for even though you put yourself down as not being all that smart because you don’t have the bits of paper I have doesn’t take away any … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #5 “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” performed by Flogging Molly

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8OnNvI_O0 Use this song and lyrics as the basis for a piece of writing. When I get to the end of my road When there are no more turns left to take I hope its you who’s there beside me … Continue reading →

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