Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Mum

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/miss-congeniality-day/ My favourite dates would have to be the days my children were born. Being a mum is the most amazing part of my existence. When my daughter burst into my world at nine pounds one, I didn’t realise how things would change. Five years later, my son arrived, a hefty nine pounds,Continue reading “Mum”

Spills of Guilt

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/04/23/w3-prompt-156-weave-written-weekly/ Transformation of forgotten fears Real to us when we forget the Advice we give freely to others. Nesting in our minds conflicting Spills of guilt, we cannot control Fighting against the layers, we hide. Only there is another way. Realising we deserve hope too Moving forward rather than back Allow ourselves aContinue reading “Spills of Guilt”

Protection

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2025/04/22/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-04-22-2025/ Being a mum is a precious thing. We provide our children protection from the womb, and for each year they are mature enough to look after themselves. Whether you are working or stay at home, it doesn’t matter. We are all doing our best to make a good life for them. IContinue reading “Protection”

Safe

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/my-prompts-1/ Waking up, my blinds brace against the wake up light of the sun. My desolate door squeaks, urging visitors inside my hollow shell. Is it five years since we said our goodbyes? The giggling used to bounce against my walls. It was easier to breathe then. I glance at the for saleContinue reading “Safe”

Characters Places and a Dream

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/04/19/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-obsession/ The craft of writing is an obsession all authors share. We sit at a computer, or with a notepad, waiting for inspiration. It is difficult to stop. Especially when we have so much revolving around our minds. Characters, places, and a dream to write a book. Last week I went to aContinue reading “Characters Places and a Dream”

I Must Scream

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/04/17/reenas-xploration-challenge-377/ I have no mouth; I must scream. From my glass prison, I observe others. What are they doing? Each shriek of joy mingled with my self imposed loneliness is like a mask of hate. Normally, I push open the window and yell at them to stop. Today there isn’t enough energy toContinue reading “I Must Scream”

Childhood Code

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/04/16/w3-prompt-155-weave-written-weekly/ Childhood code don’t snitch, increases the load. An adult who understands that’s how hate lands its final blow. A child in fear their harsh words near know there is a way though talking to someone who loves you will keep them safe.