Tag Archives: wonder

May 9: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Note

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Michael

May 9, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about growing older. It can be humorous, dark or poignant. It can be true or total fiction. It can be fine wine or an old fossil. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – No 122 – 1/6/17 – The Doomsberry Park – Part 7 – Final

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern (Used with Permission) At the question from Trica, Maunchy stopped and looked at her. “Follow me,” she said and disappeared behind a large tropical bush which if Trica wasn’t surprised, she should have been, as the … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #26 – 18 April 2017

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Michael

Reflective perspective Makes for a fascinating discovery Is it coming at you? Will it collide with you? A flash and it’s gone You breathe again.  (140 characters)   Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/04/18/twittering-tales-26-18-april-2017/

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Thursday photo prompt – Stones #writephoto

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Michael

When I came across the arch I knew it was a very old archway. The conglomeration of stones, the crude but effective mortaring had obviously worked for it was still standing so many centuries since. It was a structure to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Bridge #writephoto

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

I wondered as I stood under the bridge who might have been here before me. The age of the thing and what that means fascinated me. I live in a young country, in western terms at any rate and we … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #53, March 24, 2015 – Microcosm

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Michael

Image Credit:  Caleb I held you in my hand Felt the passing of an age. Closed. Sheltered Alone. Footsteps upon a far off shore Could they have been yours? A lover Desolate In despair? A microcosm captured forever A story … Continue reading →

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Prompt #82 “Aware” – A Moment in Time

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Michael

I walked in hills of unexpected beauty Steep slopes Stepped to carry me To heights above roads Where minute people wandered To and fro Infinitesimal. A universe in which Language and tradition Dictated the day to day Actions of so … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Good News, Bad News, Your News! – It’s All Good.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Michael

In my yard Mowing, walking, enjoying They flit about Agitated parents Continuously chirping Never sitting still I wonder what’s bugging them? Then I see Three babies Sharing a nest Built upon my neighbour’s clothesline. Sitting precariously Exposed Vulnerable. As parents … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #29 “The Magic Wood” – The Visit

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Michael

Image by Max Ernst No one could enter the magic wood for two reasons 1: You didn’t know where it was 2: You had to be invited in. I know this as my Aunt May Isabelle had told me one … Continue reading →

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