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Writing Prompt #130 “Collage 9″- Being Everything

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Michael

We never believed it possible To love like never before To feel we’d gone beyond any known reality. My voice you said ‘Is so lovely Like a cushion for me to lay my head on.’ Those languid afternoons After a … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #14: “Kettering” performed by The Antlers – Baggage

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgLm2gInV4A Could it have been better? That you came when you said you would. That you carried your baggage through my door In an endless steam of suitcases Each labelled Trauma one – trauma 2. Should I have expected any … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 36: Life After the Lottery – Ernest Casey

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Michael

Sketch: The State Lottery Office Artist: Vincent van Gogh (1882) Source: wikiart.org When Ernest Casey won the lottery his first thought was the one his father had once said about winning a big lottery prize: ‘It’ll ruin everything.’ Ernest decided … Continue reading →

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Wordle #83 “October 19, 2015” – Lisa Gambol

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Tenable (capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute) Lateral Avian Lissome (supple, flexible) Nunchi (the subtle art of listening which allows you to gauge other people’s mood and respond appropriately.) Gambol (to skip … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #129 “NoEnd House Part 8″ – Mister Smith

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Michael

The image is of a pitcher I bought in a 2nd hand store. Your word is “Method” You don’t have to use the actual word in your piece but do include its essence. For those of you writing a cohesive … 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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Tale Weaver# 35 – The Wicked Witch and her Animal Companion – Miss Marble and Sal

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Michael

Image: © Rose’s Garden used with permission Miss Marble had had one forgettable day. At her feet sat her faithful hound Sal. She and Sal had been around a long time. Her life elixir worked as well on Sal as … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 82, October 13, 2015 – Monster in My Garden

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Michael

This week Yves is asking us to go out into your own garden/city and find something bizarre/fantastical to photograph (if possible) and write about. It can be an animal, insect, person, building, food/beverage, festival etc. Commotion Chaos Mayhem Calls here … Continue reading →

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Wordle #82 “October 12, 2015” – Lychee

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Katydid Placenta Melancholy Nocturnal Vacillate (to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: to sway unsteadily; waver; totter; stagger.) Laotang (in English: old sames; written: 老同 in Mandarin is a type of relationship within Chinese culture, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #128 “Collage 8″ – The Lush

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Michael

I thought I loved you Thought the sun shone out your bum But underneath it all You were nothing but a lush. It was the bottles I found Stashed behind the bedhead That gave me reason To question your sobriety. … Continue reading →

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