Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2023/04/26/ronovan-writes-sijo-wednesday-poetry-challenge-59-use-family-as-your-inspiration-this-week/ Family, those around you, who will always be there watching, caring, being there. Whether it be grand or small, their love will set you back to where you want to be.
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Okay
Written for https://gmgblog.ca/about-me/ Her fear of flying never stopped her from taking on the trial. She would be okay, the harness would keep her safe. Practicing, where it was safe, she leaned forward. It was always her dream to live.
She Held Out
Written in response https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/25/fandangos-story-starter-94/ She held out her arms to hug me, but I knew this wasn’t my house, and she definitely wasn’t my wife. How did I know? There was something different about her. Like she was a different shape. The slant of her eyes, going the wrong way. It wasn’t just my wife.Continue reading “She Held Out”
Mum
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ A helping hand, when you need it most. Bethany, struggled with the day to day stuff, from getting up in the morning, to going outside. PTSD. Many thought it was for soldiers, but there were many things, which caused anxiety. Her childhood, moving from home to home, stopped when she was sevenContinue reading “Mum”
Safe House
This week from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/24/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-216/ Packing away, once again, Milly was sure she didn’t want to leave. They were always expecting the call, something to say her father’s identity had been revealed. She was proud of him. Taking the step to get in contact with the police. Going across county lines, using teenagers, younger than her.Continue reading “Safe House”
Hidden Gem
‘What’s this? Reckon it’s a family heirloom. It looks old enough, and it would be perfect to send to Antiques roadshow.’ Grannie, with a smile on her face, shook her head. There were many things, which were valuable, but this wasn’t one of them. She remembered the times, when she was a little girl, whenContinue reading “Hidden Gem”
Surly
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/23/fowc-with-fandango-surly/ With a face like a surly elephant, Tom sat in the doctor’s waiting room. Why was it you booked an appointment for one time, but still sitting there an hour later. He was sure there were other people, who arrived before him, actually got seen a lot sooner. Not that he wantedContinue reading “Surly”
Who Knew?
Written in response to https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sunday-confessionals-host/ Hosting a party seemed a good idea at the time. Her child was five years old, and she wanted to celebrate it in style. There was a bouncy castle, an entertainer, (Blippi) and a selection of sandwiches, cakes, jelly and ice-cream. They were all enjoying themselves, until one child hadContinue reading “Who Knew?”
Forgiveness
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-259/. Consequences is the word chosen this week. There were consequences to her positive actions. She needed to reach out, talk to the adults they had become, so she could wipe out the past. Fifty years, a long gap in her life, yet she could still remember being followed home, being called names.Continue reading “Forgiveness”
Confidence
This week from https://earthlycomforts.uk/ Do you think it helps or hinders a writer from having a big ego? I think it helps, because it gives you the confidence to be able to market your work. I definitely don’t have a big ego. I am shy in telling people about my writing. How often do youContinue reading “Confidence”
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