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Prompt Nights – Guérison par la foi – Faith, healing – My Love for You

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to share our poetic views about faith or healing. What is that one thing in your life that represents faith or the process of healing.   I can’t say what it is Its faith isn’t … Continue reading →

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SoCS March 12/16 – ball

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Michael

This week the prompt is the word “ball” This morning I have just returned from the local Catholic Ball. Believe it or not but I was the Belle of the Ball. Who’d a thought me, Richard Head would have gotten … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #33 “Wade in the Water” performed by Ella Jenkins – There’s a Trouble with Water

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg_8L96E3eU   There’s a trouble with water. It can be all life giving today But take your soul the next. In the middle of the night I find myself Up to my knees in a raging torrent Walking striding against … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #149 “Collage 18” – The Old Dark House

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Michael

The quote “You’re So Brave and Quiet I forget you’re suffering.” Ernest Hemingway. It’s my first night in the old dark house. Such a worrying name for a dwelling That looks at times like something from Gothic When we know … Continue reading →

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Wordle #99 “February 29, 2016” – Joan

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Strange Temerity (reckless boldness; rashness.) Luxury Know Suitcase Frequent Jettison (to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #31: “I Can’t Escape Myself” by The Sound – Alice

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ad2ujW5Sl8   “This is no escape Locking yourself away like this.” My sage ever the wise one At times stating the bleeding obvious Looks at me in the same way as of day one, Full of love and concern. “You … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #147 “Collage 17” – The Answer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

“The answer,” she said. “Is within the statement. Its how you made them feel that is so important. You may have said profound things You may have done great work But when they think of you they’ll remember how they … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #53 – Helping Hands – Working with My Son

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Michael

Image © morpethroad It was to be a day of catch up and bonding and we had the most enjoyable day taking in the city and the fine cafes that can be found down narrow alley ways crowded with shoppers … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #146 “The Emperor” – The Wretch

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Luis Royo I was the wretch Dragged screaming before you A wastrel, a scoundrel, A pathetic and needy louse. You looked down on me I saw not pity in your eyes But understanding. Mine has been a wasted life … Continue reading →

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Photo Prompt #99 February 9, 2016 – The Bearded Man

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Michael

It was more than wisdom The man possessed. You enter his space His presence greets you Even before he enters the room. There is a hushed silence Whispers go round Expectations and past tales Of prophecy and revelation. A crude … Continue reading →

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