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Music Friday Prompt #16: “Rattlin’ Bones” performed by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson – Beckoning Me Home

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFZ2uOD4mk Across the wide expanse I see you inching towards me Bit by bit One day at a time. We wish it was quicker Less inhibited But our baggage hinders progress So much to be dealt with Decisions made Guilt … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #15 “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright – Three Daughters

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkI-07rzEnA First one born into a world that was so certain Where I thought this baby thing would be easy But you didn’t read the memo You led me up a path of discovery Wonder and at times utter frustration … 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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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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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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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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Music Prompt #9 “The Beigeness” performed by Kate Tempest

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiBdU0tFB0 The music draws my attention From across the fence The beat is relentless Designed to drown out The yelling the screaming, The crying the hope. The woman emerges from the laundry A cane-washing basket sits on her hip Her … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #4 “Queen of the Night” from The Magic Flute by Mozart – The Girl and The Boy

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Michael

This week we are asked to use Mozart’s ‘Queen of the Night’s ‘aria from “The Magic Flute” as the basis for a piece of writing. The girl looked up from her screen She’d written another thousand words Once again tears … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #2 “Italian Leather Sofa” by Cake – Across the Park

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Michael

I watch you across the park You walk with grace and poise Your slim frame fit and tanned. Under your shirt your breasts Bounce in greeting and temptation. Last night you cried on my shoulder The pressure of living getting … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #1 “Saint Lawrence River” – Inner Struggle

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is based on the above song by David Usher. There comes a morning when a lie Surfaces its ugly head Infiltrates my mind Everything is pretence. Around me people I thought friends Laugh loudly I told you … Continue reading →

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