Preparing for Life

Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/02/21/senhai-saturday-40/ and https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/20/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-21-2026/ Preparation thrives a chance to heal old wounds plastic free ocean. No longer in fear Sea creatures swimming safely Calm coral reefs smile.

Be Proud

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ May I compare you to a summer rose? a strong stem, ready to protect loved ones their precious petals unfold to the sun his light shining down in a blaze of prose helping to spread your roots across the soil sharing the kindness shown to others. Your friends will understand your imperfections.Continue reading “Be Proud”

Comfort Blanket Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/share-your-world-16th-february/ 1. Do you prefer a duvet on the bed or sheets and blankets? A duvet, with a bottom sheets. In the summer I find it difficult to sleep because I wrap the duvet around me, and I can’t do it when it is humid during the night. The fan is on constantContinue reading “Comfort Blanket Share”

Teaching Assistant

Written forhttps://christinebialczak.com/2026/02/17/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-02-17-2026/ Doctors diagnosed my son with autism when he was two. It explained many things, such as him lining up his cars or fixed into a routine. Doctors told me it runs in families, and I have been thinking lately, that I am on the spectrum. Girls mask more, and I have been doingContinue reading “Teaching Assistant”

There is More

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Red-breasted robin A sign there is more to life always protected. When I see a robin, a butterfly, or a white feather, I feel like I am being looked after by loved ones. Whatever our thoughts, it brings comfort, in a crazy world. The image wasn’t quite a robin, but it remindedContinue reading “There is More”

Recollect the Love

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-14-2026/ There are many types of love. When we are children, we love those who take care of us. Love shared from parents, siblings, carers – home. My brother is ten years older than me. When we see or speak to each other, we revert to the little girl knowing her brother isContinue reading “Recollect the Love”

Handbags and Shoes

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/share-your-world-9th-february/ 1.  What time did you get up this morning? Seven fifteen, and I left for work at eight in the morning. 2.  What are your plans for today? I was at work until four-thirty, and went to my daughters. I helped out with some tidying and washing up, before coming home. I’veContinue reading “Handbags and Shoes”

An Archway of Hope

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ An archway of patients led Allesandra to the end of her chemotherapy. When the doctor gave her the good news, she didn’t quite believe him.  This faith was real. She couldn’t have survived her treatment without them. Their fingers intertwined, every one of them were considered friends for life. The day sheContinue reading “An Archway of Hope”