Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Most days merge, especially when I am working. Even the weekends are very similar, but during each day there is a reason to smile. When my granddaughter makes a joke, or even when she says anything serious, I can’t help but chuckle. Sharing memories loved ones is a pleasure I look forwardContinue reading “Most Days”
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A Cerulean Sea
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/weekend-writing-prompt-441-cerulean/ A cerulean sea brushes over the shore, each wave shifting its position over grains of subtle sand. Sarah dug her feet into the soft clumps and steps slowly forward. A lifetime of memories, held together by a fragile connection. Hesitant clouds drifted upon the horizon, blocking out the sun, before drifting intoContinue reading “A Cerulean Sea”
Favourite Treat
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/11/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-8-2025/ When I got diagnosed with high cholesterol, I decided I would start making cakes from scratch. I have an extremely sweet tooth, and didn’t want to cut out my favourite treat completely. Using flora, which was lower in fat. I enjoyed baking, and it gave me something to do in the afternoon.Continue reading “Favourite Treat”
No Fear
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/reenas-xploration-challenge-406/ With an unappetizing lump of dry beef in a stale bun, Sarah gulped down a glass of lemonade. ‘So what do we have to do?’ Sarah asked. ‘Our therapist takes us to our happy place. Something to do when we are feeling anxious. Basically, we close our eyes, and lie on ourContinue reading “No Fear”
Silver Cross
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-3/ Her dad’s silver cross, clutched between fragile fingers, Masie soothed her thoughts to a normal pace. Would he have approved of her career change? Probably. He always understood. He would advise her to ignore her doubts and allow her heart to heal. A new job, hope, and a chance to live herContinue reading “Silver Cross”
Mother Nature
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It’s lovely that nature is everywhere. Sometimes we don’t notice its beauty, and sometimes we glimpse something we don’t expect to see. My son works near a woodland, and when I drove him to work in the early hours, we saw a family of deer just beyond the foliage. Mother Nature’s wonder.Continue reading “Mother Nature”
A Daring Dream
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Dream Boat In my sturdy fishing boat, drifting out to sea, I spied a giant, blue whale, who showered hello to me. In my sturdy paddle boat, shuffling out to sea, I spied a white, graceful swan, who flew right over me. In my sturdy Pirate boat, surging out to sea, IContinue reading “A Daring Dream”
Please Daddy
Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/10/22/crimsons-creative-challenge-057/ Clara pulled at her daddy’s sleeve, and her shoulders slumped stoically onto the table. Pinky was all alone out there. What if something happened to him? A passing dog could take him home and rip out all its insides. ‘Please, Daddy, we have to go back. It’s going to rain, and he’sContinue reading “Please Daddy”
Crust Hater
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2025/10/27/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-255/ For any parent with a fussy child, a limerick to you all. Crust Hater There once was a man who hated crust so his mum ground the leftovers to dust She scattered them fine and at night did he dine on crumble, and he never sussed.
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