Tag Archives: memory

Poem 77 – Hi Mum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard yesterday A cupboard where stuff from over the years Had been had been dumped and much forgotten.   In an old Sunbeam iron box I found all your sympathy cards Dad had … Continue reading →

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Poem 76 – Old Muddie

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Michael

An old stoneware pot Lays discarded in one corner A half carved doll The product of one short Moment of creativity, Lays discarded wrapped in a cage of cobwebs.   Old Muddie’s boots, worn and in need of stitching Serve … Continue reading →

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Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michael

To talk about holidays past brings with it so many memories of family trips to the Central Coast of New South Wales, where as a kid we went as a family every year. It was a week away from the … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol – Part 3

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael

My third time in gaol  happened in my final year of Teachers college. I was part of the College Review, a satirical group who staged a huge concert each year. In my final year we were invited to put our … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol -Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Michael

The second occasion when I was in the gaol was one Christmas Eve and I was asked by the local priest to accompany him to the gaol for him to say Christmas Mass. Getting into the gaol was the same … Continue reading →

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Story 3 – Gaol – Part 1

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Michael

The reason I am writing this story is because the other night another blogger put up three statements about herself, one of which was a lie, in order to attract enough bloggers and enough interest to keep her awake during … Continue reading →

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Poem 54

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Michael

Deadlock You say you wont, I say I can’t. We stare across a table Mediators on either side A compromise would satisfy.   Your hardhearted attitude Intractable in times of emotional strain Vindictive in nature You seek ways to inflict … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 6

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Michael

Mary Elizabeth Tackan My mother Mary was born in 1925 in the town of Loughrea in country Galway. She grew up with an older brother Bill, who is sadly passed now. My mam lived in what in those years would … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Hulk

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael

I am reminded of a ship I once saw in the little bay at Rhodes. It lay there rotting and over the years I noticed the continuing deterioration of this once majestic vessel. I asked myself on more than one … Continue reading →

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Poem 42

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Michael

In my space there is space For games and improvisation For trying the impossible and making it seem possible. Play is important It frees your mind It bends those rules That curtail and hinder progress The ones you have implanted … Continue reading →

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