Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/11/12/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge11-12-2024/ His name, lost to my ears, as the postman ran screaming from the porch. Not sure why, he was surprised. There was a warning on the mailbox. Leave by the plant; do not post through my letterbox, the allegator could bite. Bob is a lovely pet and is more loyal than anyContinue reading “Leave”
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Limitations
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/11/11/share-your-world-11th-november-2024/ 1. If reincarnation exists, would you like to come back as a domestic pet or a wild animal? I would prefer being a wild animal because there are limitations to being owned by a human. Some are lucky, and treated as if they are another member of the family. All my pets areContinue reading “Limitations”
Brave
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/my-prompts-1/ Crimson Fields Like a blanket of love, Protecting the fallen, Sheltering the brave, Tending the graves, of the brave young men, Who had no choice, To where their lives ceased Now resting beneath a bed, of Poppies.
Freedom
I watch the Remembrance parade because I honour those soldiers who allowed me the freedom I have today. Each person, whether they fought in another country, or defending mine, each have my thanks. As a child, I saw my dad’s pain, watching his companions march past the cenotaph. A survivor, he remembered those that weren’tContinue reading “Freedom”
Grandparents
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/11/09/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-method/ ‘There’s a method to knitting.’ Claire held the needles in her hand, the sharp end pointing into her palm. How did her gran make it look so easy? She looped the thread around, making sure she didn’t injure herself in the process. Grumpy had a bag of Haribos in the cupboard, andContinue reading “Grandparents”
Love
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Sarah hung the tablecloth in her hands. ‘What is this?’ ‘You are drying the dirty dishes.’ ‘I’m of the boomer generation,’ she argued. ‘We use the dishwasher.’ Aunty Carol smiled, not sure if her niece was joking or not. ‘if you would like some of Uncle Sam’s dessert, this is what youContinue reading “Love”
Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/11/08/fibbing-friday-8th-november-2024/ 1. What is a belly laugh? When your belly wobbles after a Christmas cracker joke.2. What is a belly flop? A joke that doesn’t make you laugh.3. What is a jelly belly? Eating too many sweets, cake, and Christmas dinner.4. What is a yellowbelly? The fear of eating too many treats.5. Continue reading “Fibs”
Safe
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/11/06/ovi-poetry-challenge-73-dare-is-your-inspiration/ Would I like to dare to float in the air, a parachute I would share to keep me safe. If I were way up high hoping I wouldn’t shy and to be too scared to fly and take a chance. Dad, a para, you never cowed? No fear will be allowed, yourContinue reading “Safe”
Seasons
Written for https://thesoundofonehandtyping.com/category/writers-workshop-2/ Golden hues cling on to life floating, dancing, swirling, they follow the rules, Winter’s tears whisper swirling, singing, settling spilling their secrets. Courageous buds strive, pushing, breathing, sensing the beam of the sun. Seeds share their offspring flying, bursting, sharing a hope for a happy future.
In Tune
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ All her boats trundled behind each other, the calm waters of her mind in tune with the nature. She closed her eyes, did as her therapist instructed. ‘Where are you?’ ‘On a river, I am in a boat.’ She smiled, memories of her dad on a sunny afternoon. They would go fishing,Continue reading “In Tune”
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