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Tale Weaver #53 – Helping Hands – Working with My Son

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Michael

Image © morpethroad It was to be a day of catch up and bonding and we had the most enjoyable day taking in the city and the fine cafes that can be found down narrow alley ways crowded with shoppers … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #100 February 16, 2016 – The Cleaners

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

Image: Clean up by Lemanshots   The cleaners nodded Satisfaction written in their bizarre minds They wiped their hands On grimy rags at jobs completion. Before them lay the body of the cleansed man. His soul picked clean like a … Continue reading →

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Wordle Bonus Good vs Evil “February 15, 2016” – Best Friends

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fabulous words to play with: GoodGood Light Purity Halcyon (calm, peaceful, tranquil) Divine Absolution (act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties.) Altruistic (unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #146 “The Emperor” – The Wretch

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Luis Royo I was the wretch Dragged screaming before you A wastrel, a scoundrel, A pathetic and needy louse. You looked down on me I saw not pity in your eyes But understanding. Mine has been a wasted life … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #29 “Read My Mind” by The Killers – Pretence

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc8hbSM1zVo&list=PLnG56ODjnHyIcALeFlZQozuHldfLzwzgB     Can you read my mind? Do you know what lurks And festers beneath this mortal visage? My nights are taken with memory Of you in my bed Together we were as one. We played as lovers Long … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #52: Love Notes – A Job

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: “Writing on the Sand,” Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1859 Dear Miss Gunneroute I thank you for your recent application for the advertised position of a part time weekend lover. I was very impressed with your references as they were from … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #99 February 9, 2016 – The Bearded Man

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Michael

It was more than wisdom The man possessed. You enter his space His presence greets you Even before he enters the room. There is a hushed silence Whispers go round Expectations and past tales Of prophecy and revelation. A crude … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #145 “What do you weigh?” – Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1I_hFwzOYA   The question was what do you value How do you want to be weighed? Do I have any defining moments? I thought the obvious thing is my children If you’ve read this blog before you’d know That I … Continue reading →

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Wordle #97 “February 8, 2015” – It’s an Avocado!!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Sleep Electroshock Visceral (characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect: characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude) Timepiece Cleanse Elastic Feeble Avocado Twirl Tincture (Pharmacology. a solution of alcohol or … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #51 – Footsteps – Mudstop Manor

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

  Mudstop Manor sat atop the Mudstop swamp down the street from my house. It was a strange and mysterious place with comings and goings at all hours of the day and night. Murder and mayhem were common occurrences. An … Continue reading →

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