Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Broken

Written for https://michnavs.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/day-9-of-16-days-of-activism-campaign-violence-against-women/ and http://dversepoets.com/2024/12/02/prosery-taylor-swift/ ‘Hello, is it possible you could help me?’ he asked. A charming smile lit up the room. Fool me twice, she thought at first. Her ex husband Thomas, armed with a seductive sneer, and expensive flowers, was also an expert and hitting where the bruises didn’t show. Her memory ofContinue reading “Broken”

Change

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ The road less travelled, or so they say. Two roads to take, and fate waits for a practical decision. If only, Alice thought, I could see what happens in each direction. If I swipe left, and the love of my life magically appears. Could I really be content with that? Many womenContinue reading “Change”

Sands of Time

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/11/30/weekly-prompts-the-one-day-prompt-8/ A child like hope rushing like a river into the future, desperate for each birthday to fly free, hoping to reach ten, eleven, twelve. Live each precious day at a time mum advised When sands searched into the future hope for the sands of time to slow, thankful for reaching that milestoneContinue reading “Sands of Time”

Showers

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/11/26/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge11-26-2024/ Dipping her toes into the melted glass, the incomplete version of herself whispered a silent prayer. Each scar covering each secret she kept internally. Transparent orbs silently praying above the insignificant puddle sheltered her negative emotions. There was nothing more special than the first rain of spring. Carefully, her claws clicked, andContinue reading “Showers”

Homeless

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/11/24/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-342/ Gripping on to Merlin, her guide dog’s harness, she stopped at Robert; homeless, and the solitary person she could trust. ‘You alright lass?’ he asked. Sarah’s shadows halted in their own solitary conversation. ‘Lay down,’ she said, and Merlin joined his Jack Russel pal on his cosy blanket. ‘Thanks for the coatContinue reading “Homeless”

Different

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I think my only regret is not telling my parents about being bullied. Eight-year-old me was worried, if I shared the truth of being called names, then things would become more serious. Of course, as an adult I know different. The only way it ends is to make home and school aware.Continue reading “Different”

Cleaner

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/11/22/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-23-2024/ Sometimes, in conversation, people say I am just a cleaner when talking about their minimal wage jobs. Like it is insignificant against being an accountant, pilot or a teacher. I disagree. If they couldn’t make things shine, we would work in a different space. My mum and mother-in-law, who worked part time,Continue reading “Cleaner”

Benefit

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/11/20/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-117/ ‘It will benefit you to give up caffeine in coffee.’ ‘I don’t drink that much, besides it hasn’t harmed me so far,’ David said. The doctor uncrossed her arms, and twisted the computer screen into a better position for him to view his high blood pressure results. ‘182 over 90 over aContinue reading “Benefit”

Coffee

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/11/20/one-liner-wednesday-my-cup/ I wouldn’t say I am annoyed without my morning coffee, but probably best not to run out of milk. My one sentence, above, and my habits have changed a little. No longer allowed too much caffeine, I have my special cauldron shaped mug (got to be the right size) a day. TheContinue reading “Coffee”