Tag Archives: resilience

Literary Saturday Prompt #9 – Grief

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Michael

This week’s Literary quote: When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions! —Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare It was never going to be fair No matter what was said Words were mere platitudes. Fought the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 16: Ideal Job (the road not taken) – The Careers Advisor.

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Michael

He surveyed the assembling class and gulped back an innate fear of the classroom and thought: I have to make this work. He was on his last chance. In the back of his mind were the words of the Principal: … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 30/15 – Almost

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobser @ Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt: “almost.”  I have lived an almost life. I have been told I am almost loveable and that heartens me no end. You know that feeling when you know you have almost … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Photo Prompt #4 – God Said

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Michael

God said: Look after this man. He is in need of guidance, of care, of love. So I obey. He is a poor soul. Drinks himself to oblivion. Has no roof above his head apart from the stars. He has … 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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Writing Prompt #107 “Passenger” – Our Man

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael

Our Man is sitting having his coffee. Its Saturday morning and his routine is up at six, a run, a shower, dressed in everyday clothes and down to the coffee shop where Leo the café owner makes him his required … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #6 – He Watches…

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

This week we are to use the below quote as the basis for a piece of writing. “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” —Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck He looks out the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #13 – Heroes – Tiny Small

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Mandy Smith This week’s task: to weave a tale about a hero in your life. It can be a real life hero or an imaginary one. When I went to high school Tiny Small was a kid in … Continue reading →

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SERENDIPITOUS PHOTO STORY PROMPT – 2015 #4 – ON MEDICAL ADVICE

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Michael

Beep! Beeeeeep! Beeeeeeeeeeeep! Oh for goodness sake get on with it. I’m only here because medical advice suggested it would be a good idea. ‘In order for you to continue breathing Jane we need to do this procedure. It is … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 4th, 2015 – Life Sucks

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “After losing her head, she realized that the rest of her body was falling apart!” Life was cruel she thought. The restraints had weathered and scarred her wrists from the action of the metal. They … Continue reading →

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