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Tale Weaver # 88 Talisman, October 6, 2016 – Weaver Wormhole

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Michael

Weaver Wormhole searched frantically through his pockets. He was sure it was there. The crone had been adamant that he keep it safe so as to ward off anything evil that might come his way and right now evil was … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #12: Abandon

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

The young mother wakes to the sound of her youngest. He is crying but has slept through the night. Beside her the older two sleep. She has them in her bed some nights. It’s a comfort knowing her boys are … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #46: “What’s Left of the Flag” by Flogging Molly – Walk Away

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Michael

My daddy said walk away son He’d discovered my illicit love affair. Said she’ll ruin you son You’ll regret the day You ever said I do to her. Your mother God rest her soul. Would be turning in her grave … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #61 – Departure. – The Door Slammed

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Michael

The door slammed. The voice in virulent vitriol faded as he stepped into his future. The months of argument and violence were now behind him. His departure was not a smooth take off, not a calm embarking but rather a … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 2 – He Said/She Said

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Michael

He said he’d love her, For better or worse Said he’d be there for her Through the good and bad But then he said he didn’t love her Said she was not affectionate enough.   She said she’d love him … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #11: “I’ll Fly Away”

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdRdqp4N3Jw ‘When you gonna fly away?’ She asked him Gathered as they were over the dinner table. She’d eyed him with suspicion. These past weeks Always was he talking about going away. ‘Can’t stand another minute here,’ he’d said ‘The … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #114 “Collage” – Pretence

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

What pretence to play at happy families. The key to my heart Was the key to my doom. You locked me in Grabbed me by the short and curlies Then locked out my heart Denied me love But scapegoating was … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver Prompt #8: Great-Uncle Ludicis’ Attic – Great-Uncle Luds

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bishop St. post re-gentrification. This week’s task centres around: Great-Uncle Ludicis is the most eccentric member of your family. And the best tale weaver of the lot. Given his fantastical tales, while he rests, you decide to explore his … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 2: 8 January 2015 Not a Feather to My Name

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Peacock Show-off by Karsun Designs Photography Chewing gum again came the cry behind me. I turned to see Roz standing there hands on hips her beady eyes looking down her nose at me. Shoosh I say to her intimating … Continue reading →

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Prompt #79 Surprise!

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Michael

You thought and said I was inept. Such a nice quiet man I heard you call me To friends, family Anyone who’d listen. Too busy with the children To preoccupied with the house The renovations, The kid’s commitments The need … Continue reading →

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