Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/photo-challenge-479/ Armed with a piece of paper and crayon, Miles rubbed against the brave bark of the oak tree. He didn’t want to talk to anyone today; not without getting angry. His teacher had already told him off for pushing his friend Toby. It was an accident – but she wouldn’t believe him.Continue reading “Protector”
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Sharing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/09/04/share-your-world-4th-september/ How do you get on with your in-laws/partner’s family? I get on really well with my in-laws. When my mother-in-law was alive we were partners in crime. She had the same taste in alcohol as me. Part of it was, she only had boys, so I think she loved having a womanContinue reading “Sharing”
Magniloquent
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/09/02/weekend-writing-prompt-327-magniloquent/ Magniloquent in your majesty moving through the clouds with an air of your own confidence travelling with your friends, in a V formation of love.
Abroad
Written for https://cyranny.com/2023/08/30/august-30th-1minfiction-challenge/ ‘Where to next?’ Barbara said, looking up to the screen. ‘There’s a flight in a few hours going to Rome, it wouldn’t be that far, and is only thirty pounds each for the travel. I mean, we have been thinking about travelling for so long. For once I would like to getContinue reading “Abroad”
Traipse
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/09/03/fowc-with-fandango-traipse/ Traipsing round the shops with my daughter is a frightening thing – especially for my bank balance. She definitely should have been born into a rich family, as her eclectic tastes (anything Halloween or Christmas) are expensive. For example at this time of year she will go into T K Max, browsingContinue reading “Traipse”
Orvieto
CHAPTER THREE A large glass of red in her hands, Alessandra gulped down half of it. The jumbo jets rumbled along the runway. Magnificent beasts. They towered above the air crew, making them look like plastic soldiers. There was a slight drizzle of rain smeared across the windows. She wrapped her arms around her body.Continue reading “Orvieto”
Brown
Written in response to https://weeklyprompts.com/?p=13584 Better than the rest, each beautiful brown hue. reaching from the trunk of an original Oak tree. Sparrows within its spiral of Web like branches, protecting their young, Nests of fragile eggs given healing from within.
Girl’s Night In
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/09/01/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-sept-2-2023/ Sometimes Stevie found it hard to choose, whether it was getting dressed in the morning, or what she was going to have to eat at night. The problem was, being on her own, she wasn’t used to making the right choices. Finally she picked out a meal for one, putting it inContinue reading “Girl’s Night In”
Confident Strides
Written in response to https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Syllabic: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-4-4-4-4-4-4; Life moving forward in confident strides towards your own goal even when you are thrown clear from your limitations; be strong, fearless, and know it will be an adventure with your own self. Never give up on a dream to be free of your own self doubts, don’tContinue reading “Confident Strides”
Roses
Today’s questions from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/09/01/fibbing-friday-1st-september/1. Who fought in the Punic War? Putin and Trump, although they were like schoolchildren in a playground. 2 Who won the Cretan War? The Lions and the Romans, although the lions always had the upper paw. 3 Who wrote the book of war? Tom War, it is his life as aContinue reading “Roses”
