Tag Archives: reflections

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 57

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

They say it’s a virtue but at times a very testing one. At present, I am awaiting surgery on my left foot. I have a plantar fasciitis issue and require surgery, but I also have a commitment to assist in … Continue reading →

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A Man of Limited Thought

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Michael

Google Images Labelled for re-use The man of limited thought was a contented person. He knew he had a simply view of the world He knew he harboured no expectation of anything other than a series of basic and limited … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Michael

I found this an interesting concept to ponder over. “ I exist because I act to change the world in bits and instalments, I leave a part of myself in every bit that I touch”. I don’t think consciously you … Continue reading →

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OLN #210 Breaking for holidays

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Michael

The Anthology is now ready for ordering by Amazon. In Europe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193103&sr=1-14&keywords=chiaroscuro In the US.  https://www.amazon.com/Chiaroscuro-Darkness-Voices-dVerse-Anthology/dp/1979675333/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513193029&sr=1-7&keywords=chiaroscuro Living across the pond does ensure Isolation, a sense of being alone Forgotten at times and not considered The intellectual equal of those with … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Eye – #writephoto

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Within the eye were many eyes and each eye had a purpose. The keeper of the eyes was watchful the eyes didn’t get beyond their station. Order was important. Without the eyes, all working as they should there would be … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Flight – #writephoto – Birds at Sunrise

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michael

Dawn is a favoured time for me. It heralds the new day and marks the end of the darkness. Outside I hear the birds chorus It goes on and on and always with an intensity that suggests something very important … 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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Creative Expressions #15. Inspiration and creativity – Final Reflection on Inspiration

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Michael

I have always found it interesting to reflect on what inspires me to write. Often it has had to do with a perceived audience. When I was writing for students I had particular students in mind for various character and … Continue reading →

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SoCS March 7/15 – Go

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Michael

Badge by: Doobster @ Mindful Digressions Today’s prompt: the word “go.” In the small hours of the morning when this prompt arrived at my place I lay in bed thinking about what I could say about ‘go’ I have been … Continue reading →

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