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Music Prompt #40 “I Like You So Much Better..” by Ida Maria – Our Full Stops

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Michael

  It was true I had to say I liked you better naked. Your clothes on the floor Where they should always be. It wasn’t always that way At first you did as all others had done Run from the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #63 – Arrival – The Visit

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to consider the concept of an arrival   It was the flickering of lights, then the alarm beside my bed that triggered me awake and into a state of uncertainty. At 6am one’s lights don’t … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #110 – Sin

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Michael

Image: Mira Nedyalkova The voice of the past echoes ‘It’s a sin to covet.’ The man has been there everyday. He comes to her in the dawn light Runs with her as she exercises Eats with her, sits by her … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Alphabet Soup” – Sipping on the Soup

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Michael

This weeks great word selection: Arabesque (noun Fine Arts. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt April 24 2016: Scales

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Michael

This week we continue to feature the Tarot cards – Major Arcana – the card of the week – Justice.   ‘You’re pathetic,’ they screamed ‘You claim to be the victim? Where is your evidence? The scars? The bruises? I … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #39 “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrOB_q3tjo For my youngest daughter who is doing tough right now with three small boys.   It’s hard right now to keep your head up When so much shit is happening around you. What with boys to care for A … Continue reading →

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TW/FT Prompt: April 21 2016: Rethink – Rewrite – Erkla McKurkle

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

For this challenge, choose a fairy tale/fable that is familiar to you, whether you love or hate it – and REWRITE some aspect, element.    Erkla McKurkle stood before the mirror and squinted as she looked at the woman before … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #109 – Hold My Hand

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

Image: Murad Osmann   It started off a pleasant jaunt With both showing the way My world your world The magic of discovery. Then you said you had more That I had to trust You’d show the way And taking … Continue reading →

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Wordle #106 “April 18th, 2016” – Martha

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

This week’s amazing words to play with: Goatskin Wind Close Whiskey Misery Illicit Goddess Insatiable Adronitis (n. frustration with how long it takes to get to know someone—spending the first few weeks chatting in their psychological entryway, with each subsequent … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #155 “Collage 21” – When a Life Writes Itself

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Michael

When a life writes itself There is no telling Where the next sentence starts Nor where it ends. There is no way of knowing what tomorrow brings Even though inside you want More of what today gave you. So you … Continue reading →

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