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Prompt 57 Shock and A Seething Rise To Vengeance – Malevolence

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Michael

You led me a merry dance, For nigh on twenty years, you kept at it. Even when it was over Like a hand from the grave You actively pursued me Dragging me deeper Into the morass of your world Doing … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt#8 – Strawberries – My Story

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Michael

In my part of the bush it was common to find wild strawberries growing beside the tracks we followed as we went about our travels to and from the village. My mother was always telling me to stop and pick … Continue reading →

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Prompt 55 “Slowly Dawning Horror” On Viewing ‘The Exorcist’

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Its dark now The house is silent Save for the creaking of the floor The room, the bed, the sheets, me Seemingly everything is making noises They don’t normally make. To make matters worse For the first time ever My … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 11 – The Street Where you Grew Up – Morpeth Road

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Along Morpeth Road It’s not much different today. No new houses bar one, Many of my neighbours have moved on Only a few remain. When I was a child we played in the street Engaged in cricket matches Either in … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Feature Artist: Arts & Dolls by Susie McMahon – Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Michael

Doll by Susie McMahon I see you still sitting on the sofa You told us it was a settee. Old like you I thought. I watch as you knit The needles slapping together Knit one pearl one Over and over … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 10/14 – Aunt May

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Michael

‘entrance.’   My Aunt May loved nothing more than a grand entrance. She had this uncanny ability to turn up to family gatherings ‘fashionably’ late as she called it. She would often waltz in as the entrees were being served, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 7 – An Antidote to Nightmares – The Gorge

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Michael

There’s a road I drive into it Down into a gorge. The walls either side are sheer There are only two ways to go. It’s onwards I continue Like an explorer Seeing how far and what I might find. The … Continue reading →

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Student versus Teacher – Memories of the Classroom

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Michael

I spend twelve years at school and I have to say that I never really had a teacher who set me alight as a student. Sad isn’t it when you think that I went on to be a teacher myself … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Confusing Figure of Speech – It’s Sucked the Grub

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Michael

Holidays brought Aunt May Mum’s younger sister. Very loud, very forthright Took over where ever she went Our house was no different. Tuesday after she arrives, Mum’s vacuuming Bang, crash, scream – Mum! What’s that god awful noise? Aunt May … Continue reading →

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POETICS: Rhythm of the road – Terms End

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s a regular occurrence Terms end Load the car Head north. Into the night we drive Hoping kids will sleep Counting landmarks Relief as I see emerging The lights of the city But still hours to go. A child cries, … Continue reading →

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