Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Sunny Days

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sandcastles, each grain as strong as tin flags waving to a whispering wind, resting on striped deckchairs; Dad with his book, Mum, sunbathing; giving that boredom look. stealthy sun sneaking behind clouds of smoke, home made sandwiches; a can of warm coke, screaming seagulls stealing our chips, slithers of salt and vinegarContinue reading “Sunny Days”

Naturally

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”

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”

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”

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”