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Word Of The Week (WOW #19) – Quixotic

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s word is quixotic Meaning:-extremely idealistic -unrealistic and impractical. He built castles in the sky, Because his head was always in the clouds. His desire for far off grandeur Belied the truth behind the man. Too big for his … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #7 – Promises

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a “promise” poem. It could be a promise you keep, or one someone asks you to keep. It could be a promise you make to your future self, or a child, a parent? Promises promises I … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #6 – Azaleas

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Words to play with: azalea century wine disturbance skirt steal wade habit incompatible illusion My mother grew azaleas Some time in the last century. She’d sit and sip a glass of wine Ignoring the disturbance of birds up above. Her … Continue reading →

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Poetics : Let’s Write Letters

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Michael

Dear Betrice I guess I should have written To let you know I am ok. It’s been so long Do you even recall my name? My face? My love? I have been journeying Taken so many less travelled paths Learned … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #98 “Fast Car” March 15, 2015 – Pushbike

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Michael

I only have an old pushbike A rusty one, a bit like me Seen better days But it still works A bit like me. We rode it up and we rode it down We were attached, once we were, Just … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 95 – Phantasmagoria – February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael

There’s a couple next door Young and newly married They sing each morning They are as most would expect Devoted, in love The most perfect of neighbours. I watch as the woman Young and beautiful Collects herbs and produce from … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 91 – Alone Time – January 25, 2015 – A Life Alone

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Michael

I’ve never found being alone an issue: My constant companion. For me alone is normal, I am the second child of four I am different, Connecting doesn’t come easy. Even in marriage surrounded by children Loneliness was an issue. You … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 13th 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

LITERARY QUOTE “…you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” (Stephen King – On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft)   The writing class gathered for the last time as the special guest took to … Continue reading →

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Serene in Blue – Photo Prompt #43 – January 13, 2015 – A Vision

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Michael

Image: Lavinialeyna Deviant Art (Renee Boynton artwork ) Across the seas you came A lost and forlorn waif Calling my name You clung to me Stories told Heads together, tears shed. A lost child an urchin searching With memories horrific Experiences … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – December 16th 2014 – A First Trip

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Photo supplied by Terry Shepherd My first trip away from the safe shores of home has taken me to this place. Standing now looking across the water my wonder extends to questions. How many adventurers sailed to this place, how … Continue reading →

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