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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #11 – The Middle of Nowhere

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-grey-black-trash-can-empty-parking-lot-white-lines-shadow/   My Uncle Darcy loved a good holiday to some unusual place. He did this most of his life and as he aged so did his mind. Even when Edgar his travelling companion died Darcy would still plan … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: rain

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Michael

‘Listen to the falling rain listen to it fall’ That lyric line from my childhood Has stayed with me. I loved playing the song, I loved the rain. Though when there is too much And water starts up my backyard … Continue reading →

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Lucky #13 Music Prompt: Desert Raven performed by Jonathan Wilson – He Asks

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hYiY1vOOVw I’ve been through the desert on a horse with a name, The raven himself croaks the entrance Of any and all who dare step upon The toes of the rich and famous. The old man sat under the awning … Continue reading →

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Kreative Kue 40 – Pay the Ferryman.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Michael

Not admitting to sin and failure had been a burden for Biggus. He had been sent back into a world that was foreign to him in every way. As he sat in the Plaza De Monte he couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers 1st September – Waiting

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Michael

Image: Louise at the Storyteller’s Abode The train steamed in and her hopes were high. It had been six weeks since the end of hostilities and each day she came to greet her two sons. Once again she found herself … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 28: art & artist – Street Cricket

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Michael

Artist: M.C. Escher; Completion Date: 1948; wikiart.org; The Drawing Hands One afternoon, you become more than usual lost in the art. You wander into a gallery tucked away at the end of a long hallway. Hanging on the room’s beige … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #121 “NoEnd House Part 4″ – Remember when…

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

The kids quickly called it the ghost room What was once the lounge room The family meeting place Where we sat around the fire on winter nights Listening to each others stories Celebrating the joy of Christmas Birthdays and gatherings … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #5 “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” performed by Flogging Molly

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8OnNvI_O0 Use this song and lyrics as the basis for a piece of writing. When I get to the end of my road When there are no more turns left to take I hope its you who’s there beside me … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #115 “NoEnd House Part 1″ – Sun Room

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: Yves It was sheer pleasure so often To enter this room, the one on the right You enter through the plush doors Turn right and enter a sunny and welcoming place. I see you still sitting as you do … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #13 – Henry Weaver

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: eggplant waiter linger spacious stiffen misconceive mystical deracinate precipitate weaver Henry Weaver wormed his way through the crowded café. He was meeting his old teacher, a man he had not seen in a long time but one … Continue reading →

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