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Hope

Written for https://amanpan.com/2025/01/21/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-chroma/ Fearsome chroma of hope unfold in the new sky stealing over doubt.

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”

Futile

Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ A layer of grief, crushes our hearts; a layer of tears, release futile fear.

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”

Sleeping

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/weekend/ Weekend, the alarm is on mute Every hour sleeping, rest is my cute Eventually up, a binge watch or three Keeping myself extremely busy. Excellent inspiration, time to confer Now for a walk with my Rottweiler Definitely my happy place, part of nature.

Yippee Ki Yay

Last night, in my local entertainment centre, I witnessed a brilliant show, called ‘‘Yippee Ki Yay’’. Written by Richard Marsh, he mostly plays the role across the UK and America. Darrel Bailey shares the part. In this one man monologue, his excellent comedic acting, brought Richard’s words to life. An iconic film; brilliant parody. AContinue reading “Yippee Ki Yay”

Proud

Written for https://amanpan.com/2025/01/14/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-writers-choice-5/ Yet, there is calm is the chaotic bustle. Each hug from our children, seeing them behave in a way to make me proud. I see my daughter, bringing up my granddaughter, so that she is polite and considers others. My son, giving money or food to a homeless person. Whether it isContinue reading “Proud”

Shine

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.

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.