Tag Archives: Mother

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101 – The Grateful Mother

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Michael

Image: Anastasia Elias The mother is pleased to be turning out the light. It’s been a long day. Baby is demanding, for reasons unknown he cries, refuses to eat, is irritable, she hopes he will sleep tonight. It hasn’t helped … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #270 – Paper Planes

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Michael

Image: Gabriel Isak When she felt alone She went to a place where she could be. Watch the small boys below her on the sand Throwing paper planes, Squealing with delight When they actually flew. To her, they represented what … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #16 – Spring

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Michael

This is how I plan for Spring… But I realise I have missed it. It’s the problem we at the bottom of the world face with regards to the seasons. We are always too late or too early. Though having … Continue reading →

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Wordle #216 – His Mother’s Underwear

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Forgotten Crux Slip Deprecate Minister (also has a verb form) Bother How Heartstrings Maim Placebo Oblique Glow The whole thing would be forgotten he was sure of it. The initial embarrassment of being caught in his mother’s … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

Today is August 3rd and thirty-five years ago today my mother passed away. I remember the day so clearly. Though it was more evening, as I was about to go out and play in a squash tournament. My sister rang … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #178 – Karma – 5/7/18 – Mother and Children

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Pinterest. “She’s a bitch of a girl. I hate her. She does nothing to help and openly flouts everything I ask her to do,” so spoke the mother one day when she was obviously overwhelmed by the demands of … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Tell me a tale about a defining moment in your life.   On third August 1983, I was preparing for my weekly squash game when the phone rang. It was my sister ringing to tell me my … Continue reading →

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January 25: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Edge

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Michael

It will come as no surprise to know I sent my mother to the edge on more than one occasion. I was the second of three boys, each perfect in our unique ways. But I know we drove mum mad. … Continue reading →

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#MarquessaChallenge – “Someone To Hold” #fictionfriday #music #prompt

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Use the given line to create a fictional piece of writing: “With the touch of your hand, you start a fire burning…” It had been a shit of a week, and she’d had enough of kids, ex-husbands and work. Her … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday #8 Challenge – Same Old Song and Dance

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Michael

Based on the Aerosmith song: Same Old Song and Dance. The woman stirs as the alarm besides her quietly goes off telling her its 5am. She feels her head has not long hit the pillow and already another day has … Continue reading →

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