Star Gazing

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/fibbing-friday-14th-august-2026/ Shooting stars guiding the moon across the surface of a setting sun. I wrote this because of our solar eclipse on Wednesday. I loved witnessing the eclipse with my children and grandchild. Using special glasses we could witness it without fear of damaging our eyes. We also had shooting stars at twoContinue reading “Star Gazing”

Friday Fibs

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/fibbing-friday-14th-august-2026/ 1. bricky When you say the wrong thing to the Queen, and she would hire someone to throw a brick at you. 2. chuckaboo Queen Victoria’s nickname for her husband Albert. 3. daddles A bit like a paddling pool, but more posh. 4. foozler A maide that would feed food to theContinue reading “Friday Fibs”

All It Takes

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/08/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-43/ All it takes is a few sparks to start a fire. In the UK, we are in a heatwave with temperatures over thirty most days. There have been wildfires, where we are more used to floods. Climate change isn’t necessarily about it being warmer and drier. Although that is part of it.Continue reading “All It Takes”

Blood That Stains

Written for https://reinventionsreena.com/2026/08/06/reenas-xploration-challenge-442/ A light shone on the stormy waters, guiding us closer to the shore. Without it, many of my friends would have perished. Our ship sails past the shore, following the beautiful sight. Did Clara know I was coming home? She promised to put a lamp in our window every night. We travelledContinue reading “Blood That Stains”

Gift From Heaven

Written for https://fakeflamenco.com/2026/07/23/august-poetry-challenge-green-winged-sprite/ Jumping across branches red feathers and a sign from heaven to gift smiles I believe that Robins, or butterflies are a gift from God, to show us that loved ones are near. It gives me comfort to see them, especially when they stay still long enough to share in the beauty.