Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ Parenthood is a mysterious magical journey. When first held my children I never felt scared because they looked so strong. My daughter was nine pounds one and my son, nine pounds ten. As they grew, there were times when I wasn’t confident, but with my husband’s help, we watched them turn fromContinue reading “Parenthood is Magical”
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Last Friday Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/fibbing-friday-26th-september/ 1. What is a winklepicker? Something to clean the inside of a high heeled shoe. 2. What is a pipsqueak? The sound eating an apple pip makes when you crunch into it. 3. What is a beatnik? A thief running away from a policeman. 4. What is a sequin? A ballroom danceContinue reading “Last Friday Fibs”
Alive
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/reenas-xploration-challenge-400/ When the nature of the mind battles to keep our fears inside; we should not keep quiet. Friends, family, even strangers could help. To live within the confines of our ideas – dangerous. Overthinking stokes like petrol to a fire. The heart that enlarges reality, kept in a loving loop of forgiveness,Continue reading “Alive”
One Liner
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/09/24/one-liner-wednesday-why-2/ Not sure why; but I love the winter months. Actually, I do know why; I love wearing warm jumpers, drinking hot chocolate, and snuggling under my duvet.
Mask of Invisibility
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-38/ Sarah wondered what choice she had in her first therapy session; her plan of remaining undetected by teachers. Eyes down, focussed on her work, she could wear her mask of invisibility. ‘Please, do this for me, I cannot lose you too,’ her dad said. She chewed the inside of her gum andContinue reading “Mask of Invisibility”
Not On Camera
1. Do you like having your photograph taken? Not really, although I love the photographs with my family.2. Did you have a school photograph taken every year? Yes, without fail. Although I only have one of me at school, with a haircut in the shape of a bob.3. Do you take photographs using a phoneContinue reading “Not On Camera”
Freedom
Written for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecorecorby.com%2Fwhats-on%2Fvoices-of-gaia%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1cb9bebda30c44b59d6308ddf9d917b4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638941433002641356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pXpMlyxWSi0rd6vT1jbPUqHwxGiT%2B9z2xbo3CAM3Vz0%3D&reserved=0 This is a link to the Voices of GAIA, where my poem ”Freedom” and other writer’s creations were recorded for my local entertainment centre. I didn’t get to attend because of my dentist appointment, but I was sent this link so I could hear, not only my own poem, but other writer’sContinue reading “Freedom”
Perfect
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ Sharing happiness; only a smile away.
Deep Roots
Yesterday I joined a group of writers, artists, musicians, and freestyle dancers in a day of creativity. We worked with local director who runs Deep Roots Tall Trees. While I was there I found out about their dance group, which I will join. I met a woman called Abbi, who runs poetry sessions on line,Continue reading “Deep Roots”
Kindness
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ What is better, nationalism or humanity? This is a simple answer; showing kindness. Sometimes nationalism, being proud of the country we live in, is used in the wrong way. When we are playing football, flying the Union Jack is a sign we are rooting for our football, rugby, hockey team. However, itContinue reading “Kindness”