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Flight of a Hawk

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Boots, steadfastly still A grand hawk in gentle flight Beauty in nature.

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/01/02/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-200/ Sailor’s stories, that’s just what they were, but today, here he was, bobbing across the waves on his little trawler. The fish weren’t biting today, not unusual, in the grand scheme of things. Yet, that glow, orange, yellow curtains. He could almost see the other side, the more the wind whispered inContinue reading “Home Again”

Beth’s Books

Today’s word prompt from https://emkingston.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/e-m-s-weekly-word-january-1-2023/ is empower. ‘You can do this!’ Laura’s mum said. It was the first of January, and the idea of owning the little book shop was just an idea, but since her mum had been so positive in her life, she wanted to do the same. She went inside, empowered withContinue reading “Beth’s Books”

New Year Resolutions

Her Sunday Poser, from https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ One thing I want to do in 2023, is to make my garden fit for my granddaughter to play in. My decking needs replacing, and the garden has more weeds than plants. I am getting older, and cannot put the effort in myself. My husband isn’t much of a gardenerContinue reading “New Year Resolutions”

Paperless

Written in response to https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-243/ PROMPT WORD: VISA The rules of the prompt are to write six sentences and use the prompt word. Paperless, her visa bill loomed large on her screen. It seemed a good idea to buy all the presents from the credit card, pay it back later, however, the gas bill also gotContinue reading “Paperless”

In Review

Written in response to https://fromcavewalls.wordpress.com/2022/12/29/throwback-thursday-70-a-year-in-review/ 2022 has been a year like other years. I had my fair share of good times and bad. Whatever the year, I am proud of my family. I’ve watched my children grow up to adults, with kind, caring, thoughtful hearts. I know, whatever happens in 2023, they are my strength.Continue reading “In Review”

New Year Greetings

Another year nearly over, and 2022 will soon become 2023. I’m not sure of what will happen next year, but we have some pretty amazing birthdays. My husband is sixty, my niece is fifty, and my great niece and great nephew are eighteen. Lots of opportunities to spend with loved ones, eat (not so healthily)Continue reading “New Year Greetings”

The Healing Process

Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/12/28/ronovan-writes-sijo-wednesday-poetry-challenge-42-use-recover-as-your-inspiration-this-week/ and my attempt to write a Sijo. Three Lines 14-16 syllables per line A total of 44-46 syllables for the entire poem. Safe Snow, glorious snow, Its beauty, covering the earth, keeping it safe, allowing the land to heal, in readiness, for spring, where nature blooms, in ready to sing again.

Surprise!

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/12/25/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-242/ ‘Surprise!’ He did his best to look a little shocked, but it was the best and worst kept secret of all time. All those shopping trips his wife joined their children on. Telephone calls, WhatsApp messages he wasn’t a part of. Turning up was something he could do, and the joy onContinue reading “Surprise!”

Final Friday Fibs

Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/12/30/fibbing-friday-30th-december-2022/ . 1. What is a dentist? A dentist is a person who repairs cars. They have to put more dents in before they smooth it.2. What is a paralegal? They are from the parachute regiment, and the first women to join the army. 3. What is a Nanny? She isContinue reading “Final Friday Fibs”