Absorb or Repel

Written for https://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com/2025/10/absorbrepel-tankatuesday-haiku-tanka.html Absorb kind sunshine welcoming new buds to thrive pink, yellow, and warm. Repel blue rainfall in a warm season, still fun puddles share rainbows. Absorb safe sunshine whispering to its sweeping gold, red, wise goodbyes. Repel soft snowflakes in a cold season, still fun life is in our heart.

Pareidolia – Cloud Watching

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ As a child, I loved laying on the grass and watching the clouds go by. I would point out each shape with my friend, and it was a brilliant game. If I witnessed a swan, a horse-drawn carriage, or a deer, we would spend the afternoon in joyful company. Phsycological and partContinue reading “Pareidolia – Cloud Watching”

Trick or Treat

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-390/ ‘Trick or treat; all American nonsense; in my day, we didn’t have such a thing.’ Grampi Johnson folded his arms, into his chest and tapped his pen on his crossword puzzle. ‘Well, that’s not quite true; remember penny for the guy, where we used to go around the houses collecting money toContinue reading “Trick or Treat”

Shrill Alarm

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/10/24/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-25-2025/ The one thing I am looking forward to, when I retire, is not having to wake up to a shrill alarm. I have four alarms because I tend to sleep through at least two of them. Is that because I am getting older, and just want to have a sleep in? WhateverContinue reading “Shrill Alarm”

Sweet Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/share-your-world-20th-october/ 1.  What did you have for lunch yesterday? I had a crackers, cheese, and ham. Although for dinner my husband made me a roast dinner (beef, gravy, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, and green beans). 2.  Did you have a dessert, and if so, what was it? Yes, a treacle pudding. 3.  Do youContinue reading “Sweet Share”

Better Understanding

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/my-prompts-2/ When facing challenges in my life, I push through. I am not very good at admitting I need support. When I was a teenager, I shared my problems with my dad. He listened, and his advice helped me through a traumatic time. He would remind me not to worry about things IContinue reading “Better Understanding”

The Last Journey

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Chloe switched her wipers to the fastest setting as her high beams searched for lonely travellers. She preferred the night shift. There were only a handful of passengers. George, the first to embark, his back straight, sat at the front. His nightly visits to The Pied Horse, where he drank two pintsContinue reading “The Last Journey”

Mind Wandering

As part of November Novel writing on ”Pro Writing Aid”, I am writing some new chapters for my story ”In The Dark”. I used ”creative clouds” as a prompt. Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/reenas-xploration-challenge-403/ Creative clouds are sweeping across a confused sky. As my mind wanders, there is a quiet release from my overthinking. At the backContinue reading “Mind Wandering”