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Writing Prompt #145 “What do you weigh?” – Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1I_hFwzOYA   The question was what do you value How do you want to be weighed? Do I have any defining moments? I thought the obvious thing is my children If you’ve read this blog before you’d know That I … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #4- 2016 – Enough is Enough.

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-shoes-walking-feet-grey-gravel-blue-jeans/ The opening sentence for the January 22nd  Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “Enough is enough.” I found myself hopelessly in love. But it was a love I didn’t want to stuff up like I had so many other relationships. … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #26: “Terrible Things” by April Smith and the Great Picture Show

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9-I0ULERA   It wasn’t the terrible things I did Or was it? It wasn’t the terrible things I said Or was it? But you slipped away in the dead of night Another in a long line of escapees Fleeing the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 95: January 12, 2016 – Yellow Orchids

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Michael

I’m on my walk; it’s just on 6am The cool air is invigorating I’m surrounded by the silence of the morning Shattered by the occasional worker Driving through my thoughts. I pass by the gardens resplendent in orchids Their bright … Continue reading →

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Music Friday #24: “I Will Possess Your Heart” by Death Cab for Cutie – The Very Same Thing

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-yP7mb8UE   She spied him in a room of jumbled words Across the space of comments he was there Standing alone, looking nowhere His gormless fish out of water expression Gave her a rye smile. Curious she approached Said something … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #91 December 15, 2015 – Illusions

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Michael

Image: Anne Worner “Don’t Fall In” CC BY 2.0 Are you an illusion? Are you disillusioned? You look at my image You say, is this you? Don’t use the portrait images The real you is different. A figmentation of your … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 28/15 – Giving a Stuff

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt “stuff” I have enjoyed the innumerable mentions of thanksgiving this week even though we do not have such a tradition in my country. But I appreciate the importance of the day to all my USA friends. There … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Michael

Gut wrenching I recall Like my body Slammed against a wall Wind knocked from me I’m helpless Frozen. I stare ahead My attacker is leering The eyes say it all I have you Now suffer. Nothing makes sense There’s pain … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #16: “Rattlin’ Bones” performed by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson – Beckoning Me Home

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFZ2uOD4mk Across the wide expanse I see you inching towards me Bit by bit One day at a time. We wish it was quicker Less inhibited But our baggage hinders progress So much to be dealt with Decisions made Guilt … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #86 November 10, 2015 – Maryann

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Michael

image by Valentina Kallias ~ “Apocalypse Horseman Pestilence”   Maryann was a jokester She lived the other side of the black stump. She spent half her days on a combine harvester The other on a stump jump plough. The farm … Continue reading →

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