Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-22/ Swing free, enjoy the adventure. You are full of life, flying into the air, the breeze beneath surging with a joyous scream. The curiosity of youth wondering about a universe beyond the clouds, where dreams can come true. As you slow down, the view can still be beautiful. Do we stop? No,Continue reading “Full Swing”
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s day to all you wonderful women out there. Whether it is by blood, or adoption, or taking on the role as a parent. Being a mum is the most important job in the world. Being a grandparent even more special. My mother-in-law cared for my children when I was at work. They sharedContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
In The Mirror
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2026/03/10/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-10-2026/ https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/intuitive/ Jacky looked in the mirror, not sure she was the same girl all those years ago who wanted to have purple highlights in her hair and a tattoo covering her pale skin. She remembered when she was seven, wanting a Barbie. But not the ballerina, but a vet, teacher, or doctor.Continue reading “In The Mirror”
Safety
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It is not the end. A lifetime of overthinking, and her therapists words tapped in Betty’s mind like a keyboard. She hadn’t thought about a possible diagnosis of autism. A solitary child; she preferred her company, to the hustle of the playground. She joined in when they played with a skipping rope,Continue reading “Safety”
No More Beige
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/share-your-world-9th-march/ 1. What is the worst place you have ever lived in (house, town, caravan, other)? We rented a property for about three months when we needed a temporary residence between purchases. Renting for three months was the only option. You couldn’t wipe any dirty marks off the wall without the paint goingContinue reading “No More Beige”
No Mistakes
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/03/04/w3-prompt-201-weave-written-weekly/ This is my version of an echo poem. Our first lesson in love. Love from tired parents. Parents who can make mistakes. Mistakes to be learnt from. From many sleepless nights. Nights of nappy changes and feeding. Feeding to help our babies grow. Growing from children to adults. Adults who move forwardContinue reading “No Mistakes”
Hope
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/03/07/senhai-saturday-42/ Mountain ranges rush wonderful snowy peaks thrive an adventure roams. understand ourselves Who do we see when we strive? to express our hope.
Sweet and Sour
Written for #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 54, Imagist poetry, 3/3/2026 LEMON Sour acidic taste bitter against the brave adds flavour to cakes and salads sweet hope.
Substandard
Written for https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/thursday-inspiration-321-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-heartbreaker/ Mary leant against her walking frame, her identity stripped from her. Without her oxygen, this long corridor would be the last straw. She never liked care homes, and this one would be no different. Tepid dinners, which always smelt of old cabbage, with a pudding resembling frog spawn for afters. She beggedContinue reading “Substandard”
Not So Alone
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stroll across the paving stones Do you step with me? Allow me to make my own mistakes.? There are days when I feel so alone When I cannot sleep, my nights are fake. Yet, as the breeze wafts over tired eyes Where will my thoughts land? I refuse to listen toContinue reading “Not So Alone”
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