Tag Archives: wisdom

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85 – A Woman of the Bush.

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

She was a woman of the bush Her home was among the tangle of vines Her wisdom sought after She could solve most things if you bothered to listen. She’d tell you to feel the connection Put an ear to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #75 – In Love With Your Mind.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Michael

She looked at the word then exclaimed: “That’s why I’m attracted to you. It’s your intelligence. I so love your brain.” “Well,” I replied, “I was hoping there was a bit more of me you liked apart from my brain.” … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #32 – Reflection

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 150 words where a character sees their reflection and is surprised by what they find.   When depression strikes I go off wandering. It takes my mind of things, its exercise and they … Continue reading →

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#LyricalFictionFriday: “Dammn Baby” #fictionfriday #marquessachallenge

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michael

Today’s lyrical prompt is: “You gotta get up off that grey line…I’ll guarantee they’ll fall in line…“   The old man prides himself on acquiring wisdom. He smiles at those who gather at his feet Each one seeking answers to … Continue reading →

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May 18: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michael

May 18, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a wise story. It can be about wisdom, expressing wisdom or advice for turning 50! It can be a wise-cracking story, too. Go where wisdom leads you.   … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 14.04.17

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: I’m going to tell you how I lost my inheritance. It was hard to see that it was going to be a sad story. He had that look that suggested it was going to take some … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #140 – The Woman Who Carries the World

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Slrlounge.com There’s a woman I know Carries the world with her. Wherever she goes She brings it along. And they sit comfortably Back to back, side by side. If you stop her asking why She draws from it, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #130 – Life’s Compartments

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Rob Woodcox So there I was boxed up Compartmentalized My life is such neat bundles I recoil in horror of it all. There was childhood, timid, afraid, isolated The games of children, the dreams of fantasy. There were … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kinaadman

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Michael

Youthful ignorance abounds The boy makes yet another error of judgement. Years of study, reading and writing The wisdom of age surfaces Common sense makes sense Mistakes are now understood He relaxes into his wiser self.   Written for: https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/word-high-july-kinaadman/

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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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