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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”

Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘Have you got any photographs of the two of you together?’ Lucy asked. ‘Mum never keeps photographs, well that’s not quite true,’ Laura reached for a small, grey folder from the top of the table. ‘When I went on a school trip, I was given this camera by my teacher. Miss . . .  MissContinue reading “Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.

A brief listen to the time on her mobile. How had it got to two o’clock in the morning? There were no missed calls. Missed messages didn’t ping in her ears. Was he still riding his motorbike?  Could he already be on his way home, with an apology? Worry turned quickly to anger.  He couldContinue reading “I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.”

Saturday Special – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘I was like that with my friend Julie. I met her when I was volunteered at church functions.’ ‘I wouldn’t imagine your father liked that?’ ‘It made him look good with the neighbours, his daughter, helping out at the church.’ ‘Makes sense.’ ‘During our breaks we used to sneak to the back of the church.Continue reading “Saturday Special – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

FOWC with Fandango – Word Prompt – Realm

‘There is a realm of possibilities at your feet,’ Sheila said, handing me a cup of coffee. She knew me so well. Normally tea was something offered when stressful moments arise out of nowhere. She understood, coffee was my preferred drink of choice. It caused my brain waves to think more clearly. ‘I’m not sureContinue reading “FOWC with Fandango – Word Prompt – Realm”

This post is part of Linda J Hill prompt for my least favourite word.

I have two least favourite words – No offence. It is always said just before someone says something offensive. They know it is going to upset the other person, but it doesn’t stop them saying it. Rather than saying those two words think before you speak. If in any way you think it will offendContinue reading “This post is part of Linda J Hill prompt for my least favourite word.”