Share the Joy

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Shine bright like a smile shared across the sea. When we share the joy, capture the little moments of happy reflected rays of light; drift along the shore ready to meet fragile grains of sand; we make them strong with our perfect streams; strong swimmers storing our fears into the deep, soContinue reading “Share the Joy”

Strange

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/challenge/ The bottom line, that’s where we signed A marriage dream, a different view living life with a partner new. Our names are different, a little strange our children with a varied range When they marry they can choose to be whoever they want you see No longer needing to make that changeContinue reading “Strange”

Observed

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/29/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-30-2026/ ‘Prevention is better than cure; that’s what my mum always used to say. Although covering his knees in bubble wrap seems to be a little overprotective.’ Sarah observed her grandson, unsteady on his feet, toddle around the garden without fear. Each instance he fell over – pop, pop, and pop. Giggling, heContinue reading “Observed”

Mental Health

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/challenge/ A hairdresser should be classed as someone with our mental wellbeing in their capable hands. They somehow make us feel like we are the only people in their chair. A cup of tea, or coffee, and friendly gossip help pass a couple of hours in peace. I never used to go everyContinue reading “Mental Health”

Storm

Written for https://tankatuesday.com/2026/05/26/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-66-exploring-haiku-5-26-26/ Humid air strangles nature struggles to find peace warring fractions strike We are in the middle of a heatwave in the UK. I am going to sleep with the fan on. It helps when I am closer to the cool air. We are terrible in this country – any severe weather andContinue reading “Storm”

Mummy

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Mummy can I have an ice-cream?’ ‘Sure, there are plenty in the freezer. I went shopping earlier.’ ‘But I want a witches hat from the ice-cream man. It’s only one pound fifty. It is so hot, and it is all I fancy,’ Carol pleaded. Anne opened up her purse, almost expecting toContinue reading “Mummy”

Lemonade

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/share-your-world-25th-may-2026/ 1.  It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK, so a lot of us don’t have to go to work. Are you working today? No, I am not working all week because I work in a school. 2.  What do you like to do on your days off (not holiday/vacation) We areContinue reading “Lemonade”

Happy Being You

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/22/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-23-2026/ May you be a mother, watching your children thrive protecting them with your love, best to be alive May you be father, laughter part of the fun sharing happy times with family, enjoying all the sun May you be a grandparent, their safety important to you The years are blurring by, theirContinue reading “Happy Being You”

Friday Fibs

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/fibbing-friday-22nd-may-2026/ 1. What is a board room? Where teenagers go when they cannot use their mobile phones. 2. Who usually has The Chair? The oldest person in the room. 3. What are minutes? The time you wait at the dentist to get you teeth cleaned. 4. What is a projector used for? ToContinue reading “Friday Fibs”