Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/01/15/one-liner-wednesday-jusjojan25-the-15th-be-colourful/ Never be afraid to be colourful; your beautiful rainbow deserves to shine.
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Dad
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2025/01/15/ovi-poetry-challenge-83-lift-is-your-inspiration/ You lifted my spirit positive mood fit broken thoughts, you lit when I was down. You kept me sane you never allowed blame my fears, you tamed with a listening heart. I know you’re near there is little fear you share the cheer with an angel song.
Household Chores
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/01/13/share-your-world-13th-january-2025/ 1. Of all the household chores (laundry, dusting, hoovering, washing up, cooking etc) which is your least favourite? I hate ironing because Dad used to do it so well, because he was in the army. 2. With food prices going up all the time, do you buy less, find substitutes, or don’t buyContinue reading “Household Chores”
Invades
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Waves lap at my bare feet. Not aware of her presence at first; a swarm of loathing invades my thoughts. Whipping my face, the wind relishes in its hate. I touch my sleeve, where his hands gripped only minutes before. ‘He’s not sorry …’ Nan says. An excuse he repeat far tooContinue reading “Invades”
Myself
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Every story has part of the writer in it. We write, either from experience or from what we see of others. I hope to put a more confident version of myself in my writing. As a child, two boys bullied me. My first book, ‘‘Sticks and Stones’’, covered the topic and howContinue reading “Myself”
Blanket
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/01/11/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-blanket/ ‘A blanket statement! What gives you the right to say I have lost the company money!’ ‘The stocks you purchased in the duvet double company, are worthless. They were meant to cover us for a better financial future, instead I am having to let people go.’ Graham slumped in his chair, wrappingContinue reading “Blanket”
Family
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/01/10/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2025-daily-prompt-for-jan-11th/ It is spending time with my family, which bring me joy. I have been on a summer holiday for years, and this is the time I cherish the most. We are not rushing from work to home. We plan and share our time together, like going to the zoo, or a farm,Continue reading “Family”
Love
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ Foolish acts of fearing differences forget obvious obstacles and let it steer hope from its imperfect path.
Yearn
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/01/09/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-9th-2025/ Step in another person’s flat shoes, and see the world with their nervous eyes. Hovering in the background, lacking the courage to say hello. Yet, all they yearn for is a friend who will understand their uniqueness. Being shy isn’t being rude. It is a human being, too apprehensive to make aContinue reading “Yearn”
Waiting
Written for https://adelectablelife.com/2025/01/08/a-happy-accident-friday-fictioneers/ Clara Strolling towards the tree, Clara’s shoulders relaxed into peace. Was this heaven? She wasn’t sure, but closing her eyes seemed easy. Dancing in between branches, purple daisies stretched, each petal linked to the other as if their tips travelled together on the same surreal journey. ‘Hi half-pint.’ His kind tone sweptContinue reading “Waiting”