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Mondays Finish the Story – Aug. 17th, 2015 – Chaos.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “I see absolutely everything.” It was hard to imagine the impact those words had on the gathering. As they boomed out on what had been an orderly afternoon with everyone mingling comfortably, it turned suddenly … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #120 “Collage 4″ – Take it or…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

‘The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of….’ ** But it’s no king this time Whose life is in danger But any of you who venture through my door. I’ve seen the despair of those who loved … Continue reading →

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The Scribe’s Cave – Abandoned Places

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

When grandmother retired she shocked everyone by taking up the lease on her great grandfathers abandoned island. All that remained was a rickety jetty from the south bank out to the island, which always looked as if a high tide … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #118 “Collage 3″ – Finding Your Place

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Michael

The word was to build a fort A place to huddle together Against the storm raging around us. You wanted to sit at my fence To view the native flora Those flannel flowers you so admired. Each day I hear … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #76 A Night In Upper Slobobia

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Michael

As far as accommodation went it was the most miserable of places. The torn curtains I could stomach but the mildew on the walls and floor was hard to get past. I kept thinking of the millions of microbes working … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #117 NoEnd House Part 2″ – Cornflower

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Michael

Image: Yves This week’s task we have asked to include the word “Cornflower” into our post. When Myra received the invitation to attend the annual village ball she was in two minds. Flattered that she would be asked, and by … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #115 “NoEnd House Part 1″ – Sun Room

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: Yves It was sheer pleasure so often To enter this room, the one on the right You enter through the plush doors Turn right and enter a sunny and welcoming place. I see you still sitting as you do … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #114 “Collage” – Pretence

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

What pretence to play at happy families. The key to my heart Was the key to my doom. You locked me in Grabbed me by the short and curlies Then locked out my heart Denied me love But scapegoating was … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales Sunday, June 28, 2015 – Fluffball

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Michael

Image: Midsummer Night’s Melancholy by Michael Sowa It was on the way down that Fluffball realised he had used his ninth life the week before. There had been the incident with the Smith’s labra poodle exacerbated by the Alsatian sticking … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #113 “Backpfeifengsicht” – Oh Malformed One

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Michael

I look at you every day Just once I wish you’d catch the next train, a later bus That you’d sleep in and spare me this horror. But no you haunt me Forever in my sight I see you in … Continue reading →

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