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Tale Weaver – #304 – Barriers – December 3rd – Ned

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Michael

When Ned woke each morning, he was confronted by the same issue as had confronted him most of his life. It was staring him in the face, and as happened each morning, he didn’t know what to do about it. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Dark Night of the Soul”

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michael

It came after a period of profound disturbance. For days he had been in a stupor in which he felt himself moving closer and closer to the abyss. To him it appeared to be the only alternative. The question was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #300 – ‘Right’ Places.

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Michael

Photo Credit – https://www.deviantart.com/aa-xxx/art/his-legacy-23483872 Cool That was the image she portrayed. A living cliché. She sought out every behaviour To enhance the image, she had of herself. Watched porn to learn to be a lover, Was devoted to fashion Copied … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Inner Beauty” – A Date.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Michael

He was going on a date. He didn’t want to late. His mother had always stressed to him the importance of punctuality. What surprised him was the willingness of Sally Parsons to go out with him. She was short and … Continue reading →

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Wordle #134 – Jim JOMO.

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Placid Brook JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Twitter Cypress Verdant Proximate Snag Inhale Brace Sunshine Placid When Jim JOMO woke up, he resolved that as of today he would stop missing out, stop making excuses, put aside … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #74 – Our Dark Side.

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Michael

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody”. Mark Twain. It’s a matter of perception sometimes as to what we consider our dark side. Most of us are not serial killers, thieves or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Glade of Infinite Nothings” – The Darkness

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Michael

The door closed and the darkness swallowed me. I was given a moment before being locked in to take in my surroundings. A bare cell, a bed, washbasin and toilet. It had taken a lot of courage for me to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #71 – Getting it Right

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

We spend most of our lives thinking we need to get it right. Often it leads to many anxious moments especially when you realise we’ve basically stuffed something up. Some people stress over not getting it right believing they are … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #68 – Normal

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Michael

What is normal was the question? Each ‘expert’ offered his or her explanation One, which of course suited themselves. “It’s all to do with context,” said another, “It depends upon the place and time in which you live. My normal … Continue reading →

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Daily Writing Challenge #7 – Mirrors

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

Your challenge today is to explore mirrors (or reflections). It was Sylvia Plath who wrote what was for me the definitive poem about mirrors.* They look back at you defining a truth from which you can’t deny. The lines on … Continue reading →

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