Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/06/07/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-blue-3/ Why so blue? The colour of the clear sky, reflecting into the sea. A sense of calm, and relaxing on the winding waves, just watching the world go by, not afraid to be me. The colour of a garden, as far as the eye has the power to see, A sense ofContinue reading “Blue is the Colour”
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Tears of Hope
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/06/06/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-7-2025/ Don’tpent up your emotions keep your fears in a tight ball it’s best to find a way to scream shoulders back and standing tall. Don’t think crying is a weakness your tears are meant to fall It’s best to find a way to share Using support when your tears crawl. Don’t thinkContinue reading “Tears of Hope”
Memories
Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2025/06/06/fowc-with-fandango-young/ and https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/rdp-friday-nostalgia/ Inspired by https://ruthblogshere.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/the-generational-conveyor-belt-of-life/ Ruth Blogs here spoke about looking forward to retiring, and I am exactly the same. Reading other posts, and nostalgia helps your memories push into the future. I’ve been working from age sixteen. During my younger years, I worked as a typist. One month later, I lostContinue reading “Memories”
Skipping School
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-22/ Dad blew his fuse when I threw my blazer on the coat hook. My face froze, as I realised he must have got a phone call from my teacher; I forgot all about missing my club. I wasn’t planning to skip, but my mate wanted someone to join him on his trainContinue reading “Skipping School”
Yesterday
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/06/04/one-liner-wednesday-what-day-was-it-yesterday-anyway-edition/ Yesterday; I wish I could remember. It is easier to recollect when I was a child, than what I did yesterday; or this morning for that matter. Who am I kidding, most of the time I forget why I walked into a room lol.
Time Collection
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see Shifting sands a collection of time band together as one. Tiny siblings joined me in their quest for survival My stories are precious and as I lay my eggs I hope they will be free.
Common Sense?
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ We all have an opinion on something; when I am blogging, I keep that to myself. Mostly about politics and religion. The same with family. I don’t like confrontation and these topics could cause arguments. It is different with my grown up kids because through them I understand life a little better.Continue reading “Common Sense?”
Memories
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Safe on the carpet, curious about your adventures Recollecting more than I learnt at school. Stood at the window sharing my fears about life Keeping in mind your sensible view. Tears as you left us a journey I couldn’t take part in A tight hold on to your St Christopher Sat onContinue reading “Memories”
A Stranger
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A stranger smiled, as Carol shielded her eyes from the sun. At first she thought of walking on by, but decided to stop. Perhaps this was a time to smile too. The stream flowed across smooth stones carrying with them a dream of a happier existence. She would never forget her husband.Continue reading “A Stranger”
Glad to Be
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/share-your-world-26th-may/ I am grateful for being able to learn at my age; girls weren’t encouraged when I was sixteen.