Open Crevices

Written for https://rochellewisoff.com/2026/01/14/16-january-2026/ A lifetime of memories soared through the open crevices of the derelict theatre. Once this dome held the rapture of an audience. Pictures cherished the walls as the Roman Empire reigned across Europe. All their modern roads led her to this dream holiday. Sarah stepped back into the Cyprus trees. The brightContinue reading “Open Crevices”

Two Front Teeth

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/12/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-12th-2026/ I broke my front tooth when I ate a hard sweet. Anything chewy; I avoid now. I work at a school, and some teenagers found it funny when I was trying to help them with their work. However, I looked strange, with a gap where the tooth should have been. There aren’tContinue reading “Two Front Teeth”

Half Full

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Sarah opened the wooden door as the church welcomed her with a liturgy. When she was little, she attended Sunday school. In her drawer, she still had her white candle, hidden amongst photographs of her dad. The half full, or empty church held a silence she needed to be part of. AllContinue reading “Half Full”

Written for http://lindaghill.com/2026/01/09/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2026-daily-prompt-for-jan-10th/ Don’t get me started; when a male neighbour mansplained how spikes work to go on my roof, to get rid of the pigeons on my roof (I have solar panels), it took all my effort not to say I understand how they work, while he explained where they went and how aContinue reading

A New Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/share-your-world-5th-january-2026/ 1.  How long did it take you to get back into the normal swing of things after the holidays? Once I got back to work, I went back to my routine. When I got back to school it was like we never had a holiday. 2.  Are you looking forward to 2026Continue reading “A New Share”

Share a Grin

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-12/ A force more powerful that hate is love. How often do we walk in the street, too bogged down with our worries, to ignore what joy is in front of us? Perhaps if we share a smile, we can pass hope on to another human in need of support. Look to thoseContinue reading “Share a Grin”

Dad

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ ‘Whatever the distance, our roots will always be strong,’ her dad said, holding her hand. ‘I cannot get used to being so far away, but I can’t stay here. The consultant says my sight isn’t getting any better. There are so many memories at home, and I don’t feel like I amContinue reading “Dad”