Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/share-your-world-17th-march/ I am grateful for my family; we might not spend every day together, but I know they are there when I need them, and I will do the same; especially for my children.
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Friendly
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A strength of colour, sprinkling like fireworks on bare limbs. Tiny buds venturing into an unfriendly world, left unsure. The frosty mornings lingering; yet afternoons full of warmth and sunshine lift their fragile pink petals. Spring, another chance to bring new energy to a colourless countryside. Sleeping flowers, understanding it is timeContinue reading “Friendly”
Protect
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/saturday-six-word-story-prompt-6wsp-129-mar-15-2025/ A mum’s vision; to always protect.
Instinct
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ This year I have started a GCSE Math course. I work in a school, and wanted to see if I could pass. A test designed for sixteen-year-olds, most adults couldn’t pass it. When my tutor asked if I could do the higher level, my first instinct was to run. It still is.Continue reading “Instinct”
Not Dainty
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/03/15/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-dainty/ Sarah was not dainty. She tripped over thin air, and falling up the stairs was an art form all her own. She stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her wedding dress, covered in tiny rose petals, she held her dad’s St Christopher. What would he think of his little girl, allContinue reading “Not Dainty”
Safe
Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/03/05/crimsons-creative-challenge-024/ A little lamb lost Mary he wandered far and wide the lure of an adventure he jumped from side to side. BUT When the sun lost its light, he faltered with his fear hungry and thirsty dripping with his tears. YET Mary found her little lamb, he vowed never to leave happyContinue reading “Safe”
Best Night
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-357/ In the end it was a brilliant night. Although the late entry to the gala seemed oblivious he wasn’t wanted. An insect, the invite said, and bees were technically that. ‘Look, the Queen Ant said I could come. I’m bringing the honey for the special cocktails.’ Tracy smiled, as they let herContinue reading “Best Night”
Real Life
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2025/03/11/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-11-2025/ All ants invited – movie night with the queen! Dave and Larry purloined the snacks; carrying a heavy bowl of ready salted crisps a great honour . They booked The Dumpster. It was looking to be a fantastic evening of rest, eating, and a shouting at the screen. It was nothing likeContinue reading “Real Life”
Love
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ My children I am full of love thanking the stars above for the precious gift of you. My children I watched you thrive you made me feel alive when you called me mum. My children I am so proud shouting it loud being a parent is a wonderful thing.
Cruel Joke
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-357/ As a late entry to the quiet room challenge, his dreams of breaking the record of forty-five minutes in a quiet room stealthily moved forward eleven minutes. Steve was never much a fan of noise, but a room without words was a cruel joke. After his attempt, he was part of theContinue reading “Cruel Joke”