Limoncello

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/10/03/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-orange-4/ An orange glow shifted across the harbour Risotto alla Milanese, with bottled water perhaps a limoncello or three a perfect evening to spend with hubby Practice my Italian and the server is kind to allow my stilted words to be assigned Memories spread into a relaxed wish as we share our gorgeousContinue reading “Limoncello”

Scars Heal

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/09/30/w3-prompt-231-weave-written-weekly/ and https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/09/30/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-91/ Stitches Stitches reveal Stitches into scars heal Stitches of trauma stream across Stitches. As you heal, stitches reveal, you are stronger than you think.

Beauty

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; an old saying. As a woman, I have seen famous people having plastic surgery because they want to stay young. Unfortunately, I think it is the doctors making money out of these doubts about a flawed appearance. I don’t consider myself beautiful, especially byContinue reading “Beauty”

Christmas Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/share-your-world-28th-september-2026/ 1. It’s not yet the end of September, but already shops are displaying Christmas merchandise here in the UK. Do you think this is too early? Yes, because we are just getting over the Summer holidays, before they are wanting us to spend money for Christmas. Halloween isn’t as big in theContinue reading “Christmas Share”

Advice

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/09/25/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-september-26-2026/ Outer strength is a mask we wear on our face with a fragile grin It is easier to give advice when others find it difficult to breathe. Inner fear betrays our wisdom We are afraid to trust our thoughts Family and friends left in the dark Until we share, it is impossibleContinue reading “Advice”

Serve With Hope

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/09/20/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-49/ With one nod, you will understand life can go on as planned. Spread one hundred grams of a grin and happiness will shine on in. A pinch of hope is all it takes to make fear put on the brakes. Mix in friendship, family too, and it is an extra layer ofContinue reading “Serve With Hope”

Hot Liquid

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Kettle is boiling My favourite mug is ready This morning isn’t spoiling Pouring hot liquid is toiling powder form changes in seconds kettle is boiling Handwritten notes for my novel sipping at each caffeine hit My imagination clearly dispels As time passes, my hope in store I need to earn money forContinue reading “Hot Liquid”