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Fairytale Prompt #32 – Creepus Deepus

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Michael

BEWARE CREEPS FROM THE DEEP!!! That sign marks the start of the road to our place. The deep refers to the deep forest where we live. Once we lived in town until great grandmother had a dispute with the Wicked … Continue reading →

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MTB– The things we see – Silent Sentinel.

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Michael

Standing sentinel In my ancient yard Your rustic metal frame Sturdy, designed to last, Friendly in appearance, but, Needing a cushion or two For your seat is rock hard No compromise in that respect. What are you seeing? The cattle … Continue reading →

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Poetics – War Poetry – Mother

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Michael

Mother its hell over here The whizz, the whine of bullets, The constant deafening roar It never lets up; Fear my constant companion. Men around me cry Mortality beckons them. Gasping, gagging I hear them Pleading for help Begging for … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 28th 2014

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Michael

Image: © Arthur Browne I’ve travelled half a world to this point. We sit here in silence beside the memory pool. My mind casts back to those hot languid days last summer where in the sweltering heat we lay about … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – October 27th, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Michael

Here is today’s image and the first sentence we were given and asked to complete the story. Little did we know that Grandpa was a collector. Hoarding was what Grandma called it. So long as he kept it out of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #32 – Algaeus Jackus

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words: Coruscation (a sudden gleam or flash of light) Bridge Expulsion Algae Traveller Ooze Ailing Lean Briny Ubiquitous (omnipresent) Pitch Intangible If there was one thing that irritated Jack more than anything else it was the ubiquitous ooze … Continue reading →

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Prompt #78 “Persephone”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Michael

Today we are asked to view this video and use it to create our own piece of writing: Obliged to spend a part of every year there Like living in the past Remember when…? I wanted to believe you were … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ I’ve Got a Little List – Shopping

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Across the breakfast table She winks, smiles, snarls An impish grin Got the list? Waving it in the air I read: Eggs, ham, butter A packet of beans, Ice-cream, 6 titbats. What are titbats? To play tit with? She laughs … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt # 31 – The Light

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Today we have been asked to write about the things that illuminate you, guide you home, which are often out of your control, your reach or are simply the way they are since you know of yourself. Write about those … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Good News, Bad News, Your News! – It’s All Good.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Michael

In my yard Mowing, walking, enjoying They flit about Agitated parents Continuously chirping Never sitting still I wonder what’s bugging them? Then I see Three babies Sharing a nest Built upon my neighbour’s clothesline. Sitting precariously Exposed Vulnerable. As parents … Continue reading →

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