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Photo Challenge #219 – Shunned

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Michael

Image: Enzzo Barrena   He struggled with his and the world’s perception of him. He had little to no personality, Once he was told, a cow pat had more. He buried himself away even though he craved company. Weighed down … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #217 – The Exhibition

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Brooke Shaden There was great expectation as the crowd gathered outside the gallery for the opening of a new exhibition. The artist August Calledoni had generated much interest in recent years with his unusual subjects and manner of presentation. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #215 – The Story of George.

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Michael

People never thought it was possible, but it did happen. Spontaneous human combustion. Right there before our eyes, all that remained of old George Warthurst, who’d, sat on the same park bench every day for thirty years. George was a … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #213 – Understanding

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Nicolas Bruno Keep talking he’d say, I’ll listen eventually So she tried once again Getting him not only to hear but also understand. All the while he was being white-anted By sleazy Jacko who whispered in her ear … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #210 – Summer and Esther

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Michael

The man liked to rough handle the girls he picked up. For him, it was all about dominance. It was his way of controlling the situation for he was, in fact, a coward and a weakling beneath the violence. He … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #208 – Like Father Like Son

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Michael

As a mother, she worried about her son He had inherited his father’s worst traits His repulsive nature His perverse view of the world His determination to bring everyone To his disgusting level. She tried to guide him Show him … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #207 – Tokens of Love

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Alpha Coders Each lock is someone’s undying love I wonder if they hold true today. Do the vibrant red symbolise something more Or the flamboyant couple needing to be different. Do the gaps represent a love that has … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #206 – An Octopus’ Garden

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: Vincent Bourilhon Are you dreaming Mister? “I’d like to be, under the sea.” But I’m not am I. “In an octopus’ garden in the shade,” But I’m not am I! No, I’m stuck here miles up in the air … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #205 – The Birthday Party.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

It was a dismal day for a birthday The rain came down, the plans were soggy All thoughts of outdoor fun were running down the drain. The games to play, the gifts to unwrap The cake mum had made so … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #204 – Dead at Fifty

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Michael

Image – Hossein Zare He tried the road less travelled Dead end! Then he followed the crowd. Dead end! He tried finding himself within the cosmos Ended up lost He tried losing himself in the humdrum Ended up lost. Stood … Continue reading →

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