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Thursday Trust – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘Let us pray.’ Martha hung her head, hoped this time her prayer was finally going to be answered. Was it foolish to comprehend a permanent change? She repeated the Lord’s Prayer, until he finished. Charles nodded at Thomas, as his gaze skimmed over Martha. She didn’t mind that she was overlooked, it just meant sheContinue reading “Thursday Trust – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Wednesday Wishes – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘This is the third band reading for Stephanie and Paul. Soon they will be a permanent part of our congregation.’ His back remained rigid in the pulpit. Thomas dipped his head in agreement. The young couple, sat at the front, seemed more interested in each other than anything he was saying. Martha knew from experienceContinue reading “Wednesday Wishes – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

#FOWC – Word Prompt – Colloquial

A language of colloquial proportions littered the desk. Stephanie picked up one of the crushed pieces of paper. She unfurled it in her hand, before looking at it once more. No – it still wasn’t good enough. None of them would be good enough. Self doubt twisted around her mind like vines around the stemContinue reading “#FOWC – Word Prompt – Colloquial”

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I had done nothing but walk back and forward to the fridge. I wasn’t even hungry, but cloy of all the food I was consuming. Lockdown had a strange effect on my eating habits. It was strange. I missed the train journey into work. The birdsong in the air was pure magic to my ears.Continue reading “https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/07/21/your-daily-word-prompt-Cloy-ydwordprompt-july-21-2021/”

#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango

With a sedate way of life, Lisa should have been happy. There was nothing to do all day except swim in the pool, sunbathe and watch the world go by. But it wasn’t for her. It felt like there were more than twenty-four hours in a day. With her bags packed – she left theContinue reading “#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango”

Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER TEN MARTHA ‘It is good to see our regulars back in the church today.’ The Reverend Charles Crowthorne had never changed his sermon in years. ‘Our church is always a sanctuary for sinners, and we welcome our newcomers into our fold.’  It had been two weeks since they last attended a sermon. Bruises neededContinue reading “Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango

With a sedate way of life, Lisa should have been happy. There was nothing to do all day except swim in the pool, sunbathe and watch the world go by. But it wasn’t for her. It felt like there were more than twenty-four hours in a day. With her bags packed – she left theContinue reading “#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango”

Monday Mention – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘He probably would have killed you though.’ ‘Probably, but I’d got to a point where I didn’t care.’ ‘You certainly played close to the wire, the least my dad would have done was ground me and take away my allowance. I can imagine the punishments he would have subjected you to.’ ‘I would have beenContinue reading “Monday Mention – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Seasons – Poem

I wrote this a few years ago for a writing group I belonged to. Seasons Spring buds pushing towards the light. Flowers in full bloom, their brightness gleaming. Golden leaves drifting in the wind. Snow covered branches observing the skies. Flowers in full bloom, their brightness gleaming. Butterflies soaring through the air. Snow covered branchesContinue reading “Seasons – Poem”