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Writing Prompt #187 “Collage 34” – A Ritual of Love

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Michael

The door creaked as we opened it, The guest house came with reputation. The journey through the rain forest, the abandoned logging camps was worth the numb bum from so much travel. There was a charm, a quaintness That feeling … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #24 – The Bridge

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Michael

I’ve been here a long time and I am the epitome of knowing a lot of water that has gone under me. I have been unchanged in a hundred years. A little rusty in places, a few planks replaced, but … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday # 22: (Extra)Ordinary Days – Daughter’s Birthday

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

For this week’s prompt, think about a moment of your typical day (first person singular). This can be your morning routine, commute, day in the office, a walk in the afternoon, household chores, grocery shopping, gardening etc. Here’s the challenge: … Continue reading →

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Who’d a Thought

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Michael

Who’d a thought you would do it Who’d a thought you could do it After the day you had. When shit rained down on you Your ego taking a pounding Stripped of immediate hope And sounding so desolate, I thought … Continue reading →

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An Old Shoe Box

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Michael

In an old show box hidden away I unearthed my past. A record of parents, uncles, aunts and cousins So many now passed on. Photographs of a younger time When hair flowed over shoulders Bright clothes were the trend And … Continue reading →

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Mates

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: Best Mates: DelgrosDesigns My best mate sat and listened Had an opinion as a best mate’s do Said you can’t win them all But you sound a little bored With caves, photos and extraneous images. So go write on … Continue reading →

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#AwakeAugust – small stones in August August 1st

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

Small boy, fist held tight Secretively he protects The jewels he holds closely They sleep under his pillow They are part of who he is Possessive, compulsive Only three years old.   Written for: http://www.writingourwayhome.com/awake-august-2016/

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Prompt Nights – In dreams we enter a world that’s entirely our own

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

I see you in my dreams Its always you In that one place Where crowds are milling You stand there Eyes surveying the swarming masses Looking for that tell tale smile That saunter that will be me. I see us … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Makisig

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

I spied you across a room Of jumbled words A few crude rhymes A moment of tentativeness Stammered lyrics of intent As the fog of language cleared A beautiful girl appeared Forever enshrined in humble verse.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/word-high-july-makisig/

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Hope” #WQWWC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Michael

“Hope is believing my dreams will come true For without them I will die sooner than I’d like…” (adapted from Chicken Soup for the College Soul…Dan Clarke   As Mary aged the desire to complete her schooling became such an … Continue reading →

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