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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#168 – The Blue was Sapphire

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: …the blue was sapphire…   ‘You are adult undertaking an adult orientated writing task so there is an expectation that you will conduct yourself appropriately.’ I received this comment and realised my writing was under scrutiny and … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #9: Black and white memories – The Rose Sisters

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Our town bred eccentrics. I should know I am one of them. The Rose sisters Camellia, Violet and Daisy were always trying to stretch the boundaries of fun. During the war years our local paper tried various ways of lifting … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #7: Balderdash – Augerino

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Michael

Choose one of the words below and create a believable meaning for it. Balderdash is one the great fun games. Zebub Stasivalent Augerino Zufolo Carriwitchet Augerino A small cup like instrument used in the extraction of sheep’s testicles. This device … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – October 13, 2014 – The Winch

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Michael

Using the image below and this opening sentence complete the story in 100 – 150 words The people waved at him from the bridge below. Six kilometres upstream the dam had burst and a massive wave was on its way … Continue reading →

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Poem 132 – I Wanted to Write a Poem Today.

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Michael

I wanted to write a poem today But no words came Not a one. As if my muses were on holiday Moved out Needed a break. Sit and ponder though I Of metaphors and figures of speech Twist words into … Continue reading →

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Poem 101 – Write Me a Letter

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Michael

Write me a letter, one from you In which you paint me pictures In your words, of you and love, Of places far away, where dreams come true. Make your words sing to me Lullabies long forgotten. Make your words … Continue reading →

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D’verse – Poetics – On the Other Hand

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Michael

I think my work has great merit. I’m sorry sir your writing is lacking in depth. I capture the raw essence of my subject, We are confused by your artistic intention. I will be published in the next two years … Continue reading →

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