Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/share-your-world-9th-march/ 1. What is the worst place you have ever lived in (house, town, caravan, other)? We rented a property for about three months when we needed a temporary residence between purchases. Renting for three months was the only option. You couldn’t wipe any dirty marks off the wall without the paint goingContinue reading “No More Beige”
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No Mistakes
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/03/04/w3-prompt-201-weave-written-weekly/ This is my version of an echo poem. Our first lesson in love. Love from tired parents. Parents who can make mistakes. Mistakes to be learnt from. From many sleepless nights. Nights of nappy changes and feeding. Feeding to help our babies grow. Growing from children to adults. Adults who move forwardContinue reading “No Mistakes”
Hope
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/03/07/senhai-saturday-42/ Mountain ranges rush wonderful snowy peaks thrive an adventure roams. understand ourselves Who do we see when we strive? to express our hope.
Sweet and Sour
Written for #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 54, Imagist poetry, 3/3/2026 LEMON Sour acidic taste bitter against the brave adds flavour to cakes and salads sweet hope.
Substandard
Written for https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/thursday-inspiration-321-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-heartbreaker/ Mary leant against her walking frame, her identity stripped from her. Without her oxygen, this long corridor would be the last straw. She never liked care homes, and this one would be no different. Tepid dinners, which always smelt of old cabbage, with a pudding resembling frog spawn for afters. She beggedContinue reading “Substandard”
Not So Alone
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stroll across the paving stones Do you step with me? Allow me to make my own mistakes.? There are days when I feel so alone When I cannot sleep, my nights are fake. Yet, as the breeze wafts over tired eyes Where will my thoughts land? I refuse to listen toContinue reading “Not So Alone”
Sorrento
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-20/ In a month’s time, I am flying to Sorrento. I am looking forward to my first trip on an airplane. When I go on fairground rides, as long as I am strapped in safely, I am not scared, and it must be a similar feeling in the air. Also, there are moreContinue reading “Sorrento”
Heal Our Earth
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/02/28/senhai-saturday-41/ Storm clouds spreading hate Forcefully into position Should we be afraid? Rain soaked support thrives droplets banding together to heal our earth with tears
No Eclipse
Image created by AI Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/reenas-xploration-challenge-419/ An eclipse of the heart As we all say nothing bright will go your way Turn away from the fear Let hope win Your heart will believe it can sing Friends and family, our hearts protected Even in the dark, we never stay dejected.
Home Life
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/share-your-world-23rd-february/ 1. Do you prefer your home painted in neutral colours with pictures or furnishings to add warmth and character? I don’t like beige walls, and prefer to have pastel colours. I also have pictures on my wall, they add warmth to the room. 2. Do you prefer wooden/tiled floors or carpets andContinue reading “Home Life”
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