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Music Prompt #12: “Clumsy” performed by Our Lady Peace – Clumsy

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp2P6JKc1QE Oops, bump Crash graze, Slip slide Fall down. Sorry! I pick you up once again It’s becoming a part of our every day You’ve even begun to curse under your breath The frustration apparent As you allow me to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 34: a painting in search of a story – With a Bat and Ball

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Michael

Image: Children’s Games; Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Elder; Source: wikiart.org The opportunity for game was limited in our village. What with the day to day efforts to survive, to provide the labour needed in the fields and the help needed … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 81, October 6, 2015 – Silence

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mala Lesbia The phone sits silent As if it cares little how we feel. He was supposed to be here Within the hour, Then two, Now three. No news tonight is not good news. He was always reliable Never … Continue reading →

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Wordle #81 “October 5, 2015” – Johnno

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Warehouse Board Concession Personal Scurrilous (grossly obscene, abusive) Animal Gasp Ferment Scab Rivet (a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #127 “NoEnd House Part 7″ – Night Shadows

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Michael

nodus tollens n. the realization that the plot of your life doesn’t make sense to you anymore-that although you thought you were following the arc of the story, you keep finding yourself immersed in passages you don’t understand, that don’t … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #11: “I’ll Fly Away”

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdRdqp4N3Jw ‘When you gonna fly away?’ She asked him Gathered as they were over the dinner table. She’d eyed him with suspicion. These past weeks Always was he talking about going away. ‘Can’t stand another minute here,’ he’d said ‘The … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #33- When Fruit and Vegetables Spoke to Me. – Are You Deserving?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Michael

Image © Roses Garden I am a simple man with simple tastes. I go about my business each day and I try not to bother anyone. Every Sunday morning I go to the supermarket to do my weekly shopping. I … Continue reading →

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Wordle #80 “September 28, 2015” – My Girlfriend

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: infection Pastel Cranberry Bony Atavistic (of, relating to, or characterized by atavism; reverting to or suggesting the characteristics of a remote ancestor or primitive type.) Figure Exhale Copse (a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.) … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #126 “Collage 7″ Rain for Sunshine

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Michael

It all exploded in my face The delicate balancing act I couldn’t maintain For discovery was hiding Just around the corner. No matter how I stepped It was a time factor. Fear plagued me What if’s flooded every thought I … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #10 “Freedom for the Stallions” – Priceless

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsLgv37m-84 Freedom he says is priceless Looking up from his coffee Licking his lips he remembers Shudders at the memory Turns away from the past Looks out into a future Unsure what it holds But it will be better than … Continue reading →

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