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Photo Challenge #66, The Waiting, June 23, 2015 – The Ruse

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Michael

Image: Zemotion Images flood by me Nothing is lasting You came and went I stayed and wondered. Dark haired and mysterious A living cliché almost You played with me Left me bereft of feeling. You descended on me Swept me … Continue reading →

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Poetry 101 Rehab: Found

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: Found Shutting my eyes was so easy I thought: Why not. Block out any ambition You have lost so often That pain you can do without. So I did and wandered in my own wilderness Removed from … Continue reading →

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Journal Monday Prompt #11 – What Shapes Me

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Michael

(Image is me standing in front of a mural wall I helped my artist son paint in 2014) This week’s prompt: write about something that helped to shape your outlook on life. I found this prompt challenging in that it … Continue reading →

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Fiction Friday Prompt #11 – ‘Love is a many splendored thing’

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: ‘Love is a many splendored thing’ Write from: 2nd person POV You don’t know the thrill I received When into my inbox came your card. I didn’t think you’d noticed me But my heart leapt the second … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #11 – Gathering

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Michael

Today’s prompt write a “gathering” poem. It was a gathering of the minds Of the tall and the short The black white and brindle. We gathered as one Shoulder to shoulder Arm in arm. What asked one are you here … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #65, Sadness, June 16, 2015 – A Boy Wanting to Love a Girl

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Michael

Photo Credit: Zwobel What will it take to reach you? I cry for you daily As I watch from afar Your struggles in an abyss With demons Who covet you maliciously. There’s one who stole your childhood Who destroyed all … Continue reading →

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Prompt 4 – Quoted #1 – The Girl in the Room

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Michael

The quote to inspire you today is: “Everything you can imagine is real” — Pablo Picasso She surveys her room A single bed, a night stand A makeshift rack From which hangs her life. In this space she lives out … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #63, Holding On, June 02, 2015 – I Hold On

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Michael

Photo Credit : Beyond Hope Bang. Push. Thrust. Your head slams against the wall His weight over powers you He drags you to the bedroom Thrusts you down like a rag doll. You stare off Turn off Think away Don’t … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #109 “Zero”

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Michael

http://www.zeroshortfilm.com Timid boy Humiliation Ridicule Intimidation His butt the butt of many a joke. Gentle in nature Always on the edge Thought of as weak No asset for anyone Never selected, never considered. Overlooked for promotion Little worth to anyone … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 30/15 – Almost

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobser @ Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt: “almost.”  I have lived an almost life. I have been told I am almost loveable and that heartens me no end. You know that feeling when you know you have almost … Continue reading →

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