Michael Humphris, Author at Michael Humphris

Inmate 595

Inmate 595 stared out of the unglazed window at the siricus cloud and recalled an earlier time. Thinking about his present situation and how in part it was due to a forced landing at Aswan. Whilst waiting for the Dakota…

Dreams

Plain white sheets harvest a dream, a love child will be born whilst we dream. As soft music played little did we know dreams can be broken. Now I lay alone whilst listening to Radio Caroline ... In my head,…

Perhaps a tweet was better.

As they started to climb the mountain, she said we all have our faults Mr President. A pregnant silence followed this comment. However they continued with the climb. Half way up the mountain a rock slide showered them. A chunk…

Wherever

Wherever I travel it seems that sparks fly. I thought that it might be different on this Caribbean island. All seemed to be going well until I visited her bar. You ask who she is, well she is the lioness…

Memories are made of this.

Footnotes: I apologise that I am not able to comment on many stories just at present, - time seems to fly by, however I do try to read all the stories posted on the three flash fiction sites I follow.…

Twilight

The church tower stood out against the riot of colour that formed the evening sky. This day I had seen sights which were burned into my mind. Cavorting couples dancing around fountains, lovers sitting arm in arm on towering staircases.…

Dawnrider

The dawnrider is fast, but this day we need more from her. Three longboats have chased us all the way from Albion, and have closed in on us as we slowed seeking a safe place to land our precious guests…

Building Dams

I never thought this would be me. I thought that I was going to build dams in the Southern Hemisphere. Now instead of rice and vegetable curry, I am eating burgers and putting on weight. We had such plans. Traveling…

Behind the Net Curtains

photo prompt by Jean L Hays... I have been out hunting for some luxuries. An apple came my way. I should return to the bothy, but I want to check the bins in the village. I found rich pickings yesterday,…

A Day Out

The train was jammed full, so we let it travel on alone. Leaving Hellifield we took the back lanes to Hawes, where we attempted a spot of gardening. But fish and chips called. Now the fun part arrived travelling over…