Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/01/23/reenas-xploration-challenge-365/ Earning respect isn’t something we naturally think of when speaking about teenagers. It is easy to be in the mindset because we are adults; we know best. That is not always right. I don’t have all the answers, but have learnt we need to treat them as human beings first. I find,Continue reading “Naturally”
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Love
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/01/22/w3-prompt-143-weave-written-weekly/ Sitting in your red chair, extra strong mints half opened, you completed the crossword. with your usual care. Curious, my questions were rarely thought through. Dad, what did you do? When you were a soldier. Yet you never complained, questions answered with care, with your usual flair, My dad, so proud ofContinue reading “Love”
Hope
Written for https://amanpan.com/2025/01/21/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-chroma/ Fearsome chroma of hope unfold in the new sky stealing over doubt.
Posts
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/01/18/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-deep/ Deep in my thoughts, I scrolled through the posts lost in a stream of shows, each droplet a second of old episodes. Cool, cherished waters flowing into each other. The clock rushed, an hour passed and insignificant bursts of energy faltered. I could take a break; meander out of scrolling and calmlyContinue reading “Posts”
Book Club
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Book club meets every month, and the Facebook post intrigued me. Concentrating on my novel; to write a synopsis is like flying without a parachute. How do you write an entire story on a single page? I finished (nearly) on Sunday. Now for the cover letter. Help! It was easy to makeContinue reading “Book Club”
Futile
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ A layer of grief, crushes our hearts; a layer of tears, release futile fear.
Smile
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ It is easy to become a screen zombie without realising you are affected. Tic-Toc is famous for its brief clips. My daughter often scrolls through her phone, with an occasional smile. Lately, the screen has drawn me in. I have realised, if I stop at my favourite television show, it reveals moreContinue reading “Smile”
Sleeping
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/weekend/ Weekend, the alarm is on mute Every hour sleeping, rest is my cute Eventually up, a binge watch or three Keeping myself extremely busy. Excellent inspiration, time to confer Now for a walk with my Rottweiler Definitely my happy place, part of nature.
Yippee Ki Yay
Last night, in my local entertainment centre, I witnessed a brilliant show, called ‘‘Yippee Ki Yay’’. Written by Richard Marsh, he mostly plays the role across the UK and America. Darrel Bailey shares the part. In this one man monologue, his excellent comedic acting, brought Richard’s words to life. An iconic film; brilliant parody. AContinue reading “Yippee Ki Yay”
Proud
Written for https://amanpan.com/2025/01/14/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-writers-choice-5/ Yet, there is calm is the chaotic bustle. Each hug from our children, seeing them behave in a way to make me proud. I see my daughter, bringing up my granddaughter, so that she is polite and considers others. My son, giving money or food to a homeless person. Whether it isContinue reading “Proud”
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