Tag Archives: resilience

Tale Weaver 60: Star – A Tough Nuts Day

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Michael

Weave a scene (or two) from your life. Who is your Doppelganger? So, who is going to play YOU in your biopic? Big star? Rising light? Cross-over from sports/music? Someone known for comedy or pathos? Your supporting cast members are . … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #107 – Becalmed

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Tomasz She was the girl who knew too much Old before her time As she aged her knowledge decreased She found she knew less and less She reached a point where being becalmed Was her default position. Life had … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #153 “Collage 20” – Mother and Daughter

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Michael

When the old lady saw she stopped. There were triggers of past times A little girl who was different Who sought out attention, Who wanted to be what she wasn’t. A teenager who flouted rules, stayed out late, Who never … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #36 “Atmosphere” by Joy Division – Finished?

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EdUjlawLJM   You wanted to I know you did Walk away Hide Pretend I didn’t exist. There’s pain in knowing Forbidden love. Not for you Old lady Walk your dog Know your place Your position. Love? HA! What’s that? You’ve … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 3-29-2016 – Bernie and Ralph.

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Michael

Image courtesy S Writings….. What are you thinking Bernie? Trying not to Ralph. How so? Well look at me. You look fine Ralph. It’s the flowers Bernie; I’m not a flower bovine. You think you got it bad they painted … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #105 – To Be the Things I Once Thought I’d Be.

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: Arno Rafael Minkkinen I heard you say: “I’m shutting down.” Calling it quits Going into hiding Away from the trolls And their ignorant shit. So for a time you did just that Disappeared to lick your wounds. But beneath … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #34 “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding – As You Do

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJtDXIazrMo You lie nestled against my arm As the morning light filters through. You whisper in the voice Of one who has been loved. Write to me of love Of your light that guides my way. Tempt me and arouse … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 6 – Melt my Heart

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Michael

  Was it the room full of words I was lost within Where you first spied me Between the sonnets and the free verse When I spun a yarn of fairies Or was it one of my many tales of … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of March 15, 2016 – The Black Dog

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Michael

This week’s photo prompt is provided by pixabay.com “This is no place for you boy. It’s dangerous out there. One false step and you are no more. I can’t take you with me today You wait till I return I … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Incomplete

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Michael

Daily Prompt – Incomplete I’m glad my life is incomplete. I’m working on the notion That as I draw my final breathe I’ll have achieved some sense Of completion. But I doubt it will happen For life is an incomplete … Continue reading →

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