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Wordle #293 – In the Mirror.

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Michael

Mirror, toss/tossing, troubled, clock, dawn, after, willing, unceasing, stairs, brow, turning, creaking I tossed a casual glance at the mirror. I was troubled. I found it troubling. The clock behind me reminded me that time moves on The dawn will … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: 162 – Country Kids in the City.

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Michael

You could always tell a country kid from a city kid as the country kids tended to walk around the city with their heads permanently bent looking up. Most of us country kids lived in places where a three-storey place … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt! – Falling In.

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Michael

When they hit the freezing water their senses awoke to just how cold it was, The shudder ran through them as they gasped in surprise Looking down from the bridge it appeared so inviting And leaning over for a closer … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #16 – Spring

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Michael

This is how I plan for Spring… But I realise I have missed it. It’s the problem we at the bottom of the world face with regards to the seasons. We are always too late or too early. Though having … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #217 “Stories by 5” – Usher and Undine – A Walk In The Forest

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Michael

Topic: A Walk in the Forest Names: Usher & Undine Fruit: Apple Colour: Ebony Sensation: Tingle Usher had waited a long time before working up the courage to ask Undine to walk with him. Today was perfect as it was … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt “It’s all in the title” – Unfinished Dreams

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Michael

The girl who was made of unfinished dreams. She turns the page and looks at the next image. She remembers the dream in which she encountered the river Flowing rapidly, it hissed at her to stay away. But she needed … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt “Stories By 5” – Zerian and Zuri

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Michael

Topic: Stranded by the side of the Road. Names: Zerian and Zuri Instrument: mandolin Scent: vanilla Verb: surrender Zerian and Zuri were feeling stranded as they stood by the side of the road. The lady with the vanilla scent had … Continue reading →

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Writing prompt 25th June, Mothers

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Michael

Image: Mother’s Love. My mother would have been 92 years old this year. Sadly, for her and for me she died in 1983, aged 57. At the time of her death, all her children had moved out, and she and … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #213 “It’s All in the Title” – Jess Sops

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Michael

The Girl Who Became a Bear Jess Sops was a lively girl, and it came as a great surprise to everyone around her when she turned into a bear. Unusual as it was, as in Australia, there were no bears … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #211 “Stories By 5” – Xaos and Xara

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Katerina Plotnikova Topic: A Romantic Evening Male name: Xaos Female name: Xara Flower: Orchid Sound: Stairs creaking Expression: Mischievous   Xaos planned for a romantic evening with his beloved Xara. She had been a having a tough time of … Continue reading →

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