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Verbal cubism and tender buttons – Meeting the Bar- Only the Lonely

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Words falling Floating away Grab one At least The yellow The red Fondle the fuchsia Three sticks are better than two Three arms Play Naughty Career choices. A ramble is better than a stroll Purple impresses Stains Putrefies Take hold … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #42 – The Wayward Wife

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Michael

Harry sat forlornly in the doctor’s surgery. His tale of woe he had unloaded to the good doctor. Harry’s Janice was a wayward wife. What could he do? The doctor produced a bottle of his remedy for wayward wives. ‘It … Continue reading →

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Poetics: In the Corner of Your Eye – Weeding the Garden

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Weeding my garden I sense movement To my left, a scurry On the right a distinct rustle. Fairy people live amongst my ferns Small communities Cultural centres of wonder. Some let me in Most don’t. Like chameleons They blend In … Continue reading →

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HAIBUN THINKING – October 7th 2014 – First Date

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

“You came here in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.” ~ Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) I watch the street; it can’t be long before he arrives. I am nervous as all hell as this is our first date and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #29 “Passing Through”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Michael

Image: lesley-oldaker@Deviant Art It would be nice to think of you As passing through Like a knife slicing butter Rather than A major gastric event. But you were like that Never gentle nor humble More overbearing each time We cringed … Continue reading →

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Wordle #29 – The Scriptwriter

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words to play with: Burnish (polish, brighten) Drivel (foolish talk) Theatre Limp Stamp Sciamachy (an act or instance of fighting a shadow or an imaginary enemy) Vulnerability Fountain Shame Patient Ancestral Stare ‘This script Johnny is drivel!’ If … Continue reading →

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Prompt #75 Influence the Dark Side -2

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Michael

This week there have been two excellent prompts in MLM. This effort takes the photo prompt offered by Laura and combines with MLM’s prompt from yesterday. In the dark my soul climbs the walls I see you and what you … Continue reading →

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Prompt #75 Influence the Dark Side – The Patsy

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Michael

Image: Antonio Mora I watched you so often from afar Never dreamed I would encounter you Never imagined you would show a speck of interest As you went about your lofty manipulative business. It was as I recall a chance … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #28 – Nihilation Grunge

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Michael

Photo by Anja Nihilation Grunge looked about and decided that this was the most beautiful place he had ever lived. It had taken many years of hard work to get the Reflective Ponds Memorial and Resting Gardens to the standard … Continue reading →

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N + 7 = (Huh?) The Marriage of Math and Poetry

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Michael

Here is the original poem: Come to me? Come to me? I call you in the night My bed, desolate. I wonder where you have gone To which port, into whose arms. I loved the expectation of your words That … Continue reading →

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