Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ As Sarah sheltered underneath an oak tree, its sturdy branches protected her from the unexpected hailstorm. She stretched her coat around her school uniform. It had been months since she had seen her friends. Excuses sent by text were common. Retreating into her homework easily, she kept conversations brief. No one desiredContinue reading “Last Moments”
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Roses
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/share-your-world-29th-september/ If you could be a flower or a plant, what would you be and why? I would be a rose; it is my favourite flower, and gave my dad comfort when he was diagnosed with Cancer. My neighbour grew roses, which spread over his fence, and it always made him smile. DoContinue reading “Roses”
Women’s Rights
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I agree with women’s empowerment. We cannot go back to a time when the police did nothing about domestic violence, or accused women and girls of dressing in the wrong way when men took it upon themselves to attack them or women going to back street abortionists because they could go toContinue reading “Women’s Rights”
Brave Life
Written for http://skepticskaddish.com/2025/09/24/w3-prompt-178-weave-written-weekly/ . . . Stealthy Silence shifts into screams pulsing, bravely beating across the chasm of years from a baby’s first stumbling steps to a testy teenager’s raging war cry at parents and tiresome teachers their own battle forgotten when they switch to adult overthinking wrinkles at a premium price ready to breatheContinue reading “Brave Life”
Parenthood is Magical
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”
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”
