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Prompt 53 The Perfect Crime – Take Out the Cat

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Michael

Sam looked down his short little nose and gestured that the meeting come to order. His companions, Boxer and Boof were a disorderly two and it wasn’t until he growled towards them that they became aware of the need to … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #5 – Patrick

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Michael

I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream In the village he was known as a dreamer. And he was. His mother was often at her wits end to get her son moving as he took an … Continue reading →

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Poetic journalism – “dagsvers” – Social Event of the Year.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

Today the focus was on our tiny bush town As many gather from miles around Whellabarraback’s night of nights Shall outdo all others in every might. So dust off your finery, your Sunday best Polish and spit upon your family … Continue reading →

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POETICS: Rhythm of the road – Terms End

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s a regular occurrence Terms end Load the car Head north. Into the night we drive Hoping kids will sleep Counting landmarks Relief as I see emerging The lights of the city But still hours to go. A child cries, … Continue reading →

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Poem 117 – Bringing Up Daughters

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

I have three daughters, each very different But oh so close, as I have discovered There is not a thing I could do or say That they don’t communicate to each other. I was like every father, protective and wary … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking: Week 14 – New Horizons

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Michael

Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”” — C.S. Lewis (The Four Loves)   I am struck dumb at the realisation that … Continue reading →

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Poem 116 – Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Michael

The special time of year Of renewal and regrowth Of autumn shades down under Cool and pleasant evenings.   Family time, getting together A trip north, Grandson baptised His mum also immersed into the faith Several hours of prayer and … Continue reading →

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You Have Touched My Soul

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Michael

You have touched my soul Your words sit eloquently within me I am enamoured by what you say You reach out, I respond I am fortunate I know.   You have touched my soul When I least expected it What … Continue reading →

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Wordle #4 – Going up?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Michael

As my soul winged its way upwards, at least I was hoping it was upwards, you lose all sense of direction when you are thinking you are in pursuit of salvation of any kind. I couldn’t help but reflect on … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Challenge: Fifty – Skipping a Step

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Michael

For this week’s WordPress weekly writing challenge, you must write a fifty-word story. Not five thousand, not five hundred, but precisely fifty words. My heart beats, expectation, I see you, you move towards me and my knees melt, you are so … Continue reading →

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