Tag Archives: love

“Words to Write By” Prompt #8 – Marigold

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: review fume downstairs marigold bitter steady unemployment helicopter misery western Marigold was fuming. Again her boyfriend had let her down. She had come downstairs that morning after a night of massage oils and absolute delights that had … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #62, Birds & Cages, May 26, 2015 – The Girl

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Michael

The girl’s hands Had a tale to tell. Her blacken nails Her worker hands Calloused, and worn. Her only relief the freedom Of a painted image An open cage A release From her own confinement. Yet she had hope Believing … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #106 “Valuable Lessons from Mum”

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Michael

Today is Mother’s day in Australia. My mother died in 1983, such a long time ago and she was only a young woman by today’s standard. She was a stay home mum; every morning she would make breakfast, which was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #54, March 31, 2015 – The Calm

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Michael

Image Credits: Holunder @ Deviantart.com Can you feel it? The calm. Can you sense it? The serenity. Can you see it? The tranquillity. Can you taste it? The delicious placidity. You rail against the world You kick and struggle Disagreeable … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #99 “Vernalagnia” March 22, 2015 – My Words

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Michael

Vernalagnia is the romantic mood heralded by spring. Flowers in bloom, the opening of the chrysalis, reproduction cycles, sunshine and downpour, renewal Write for me my love For spring has sprung The trees are flush with blossom My heart beats … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #96 “Cacodemonomania” March 1, 2015 – The Old Couple

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Michael

“Cacodemonomania is the pathological belief that one is inhabited, or possessed, by an evil spirit or entity.”- Wikipedia The old couple sat together in the doctor’s waiting room. They huddled as one. Their arms wrapped round themselves as if needing … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 28/15 – Acquaint/Friend

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Michael

Image by Doobster @ Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt in association with Bee’s Love is in da blog: acquaint and/or friend. I had an acquaintance once. If you can believe I have the wherewithal to actually acquaint with anyone in … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 21/15 – relative/relativity

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: “relative/relativity”.   ‘Its all relative.’ I hear it all the time. Usually in relation to some sort of disaster in my life or someone else’s. Then again I do have relatives. Relos we refer to them as. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver prompt – Substance – Joey

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Sunday Skeleton – Lucas Grogan When Joey was born his dad looked at him and thought this boy is going to grow into a man of substance. He didn’t mean his son would become the Prime Minister, or a … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #10: Snow

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Michael

When the first snow arrived there was great excitement. Children rushed to the windows to watch in silence as the white flakes fluttered to the ground. Being from the northern climes my family saw the snow as a novelty. We … Continue reading →

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