Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/my-prompts-1/ Sarah’s daddy was the cleverest person she knew. When she asked for a planter to grow her flowers, she didn’t expect it to be built in a few weeks. His smile spread, shifting into summer, as she noticed buds growing from the soil. A rainbow of colour rebounded inside as she openedContinue reading “Butterfly Garden”
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Lamprophony
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/weekend-writing-prompt-449-lamprophony/ ‘I’m afraid you suffer from lamprophony,’ the doctor whispered. I leant against the chair, not sure what he was going to say next. I paid one thousand pounds into his bank, and all I got back was a word I didn’t understand. To avoid looking foolish, I nodded in all the rightContinue reading “Lamprophony”
Friday New Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/fibbing-friday-2nd-january-2026/ 1.What is a clog? It is another name for writer’s block. 2. What is a flip flop? A belly flop. 3. What is a slipper? When the snow turns to ice, and you slip over. 4. What is a sneaker? Most politicians. 5. What is a geta? Another name for the newContinue reading “Friday New Fibs”
Sentenced – Book Review
M. J. Whelan’s brilliant book titled “Sentenced” is about Liz. She finds out she is a grandmother and asked to take guardianship of her granddaughter Freya. The police arrest her son, Ellis, for threatening behaviour, and the mother for neglect, she cannot say no. Freya would go into the foster care system if she failedContinue reading “Sentenced – Book Review”
Christmas Chocolate
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/02/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2026-daily-prompt-for-jan-3rd/ It is minus degrees outside, and the weather is frightful. We do not get subzero conditions in the United Kingdom. Today it is minus three, and the snow is now ice. It is one of those days when nobody wants to drive, or walk for that matter. Inside, the heating is on.Continue reading “Christmas Chocolate”
Artificial Intelligence
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2025/12/26/ai-is-here/ I am not a fan of artificial intelligence in writing stories. We should keep our own voice when penning poems, or a novel. Could it be created to correct grammar mistakes? Yes. I use ProWritingAid to check when my sentences need to be more varied, or where I have repeated a wordContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence”
Colourful Grin
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ The clock spreads chimes of cheer We celebrate another brave year family, friends, together we win clinking of glasses, we share a grin Fireworks creating a colourful creation to spread far and wide across the nations Call family, friends at midnight with glee Messages of hearts, we are lovingly free To everyoneContinue reading “Colourful Grin”
Happy New Year
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/12/31/one-liner-wednesday-happy-2026/ Wishing all you lovely bloggers, whether you live near or far, a happy new year; may your dreams be filled with hope and love.
My Year Blessed
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/12/29/share-your-world-29th-december/ 1. Do you stay up to toast in the New Year? I stay up until midnight, and like to see in the new year with my grown up children, and grandchildren. We normally play a board game, and have a laugh to see in the new year. We watch all the fireworks,Continue reading “My Year Blessed”
Strong Roots
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Legs crossed, I lean into a breathtaking scene as a crescent moon shifts in her own lingering look to another night of protecting its family below. My heart slows down a beat as I admire its smile across the miles To God I pray to keep them wrapped in his strong rootsContinue reading “Strong Roots”
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