Written for https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/thursday-inspiration-321-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-heartbreaker/ Mary leant against her walking frame, her identity stripped from her. Without her oxygen, this long corridor would be the last straw. She never liked care homes, and this one would be no different. Tepid dinners, which always smelt of old cabbage, with a pudding resembling frog spawn for afters. She beggedContinue reading “Substandard”
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Not So Alone
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stroll across the paving stones Do you step with me? Allow me to make my own mistakes.? There are days when I feel so alone When I cannot sleep, my nights are fake. Yet, as the breeze wafts over tired eyes Where will my thoughts land? I refuse to listen toContinue reading “Not So Alone”
Sorrento
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-20/ In a month’s time, I am flying to Sorrento. I am looking forward to my first trip on an airplane. When I go on fairground rides, as long as I am strapped in safely, I am not scared, and it must be a similar feeling in the air. Also, there are moreContinue reading “Sorrento”
Heal Our Earth
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/02/28/senhai-saturday-41/ Storm clouds spreading hate Forcefully into position Should we be afraid? Rain soaked support thrives droplets banding together to heal our earth with tears
No Eclipse
Image created by AI Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/reenas-xploration-challenge-419/ An eclipse of the heart As we all say nothing bright will go your way Turn away from the fear Let hope win Your heart will believe it can sing Friends and family, our hearts protected Even in the dark, we never stay dejected.
Home Life
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/share-your-world-23rd-february/ 1. Do you prefer your home painted in neutral colours with pictures or furnishings to add warmth and character? I don’t like beige walls, and prefer to have pastel colours. I also have pictures on my wall, they add warmth to the room. 2. Do you prefer wooden/tiled floors or carpets andContinue reading “Home Life”
Healing
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/25/one-liner-wednesday-plans/ Show the same good advice to yourself, as you always do for other humans, it is only when we heal ourselves, we plan a hopeful future.
A Trip
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/category/american-cinquain-prompt/ A trip where the sun shines on a welcoming sea handing its special memory with love
Warning Signs
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-19/ Allesandra sat opposite the doctor, her mum spoke more than she did. She misread the warning signs, but that didn’t mean she would give up on life. ‘Has anyone else in the family had breast cancer?’ her consultant asked. ‘My mum died from this condition, we were told we were more atContinue reading “Warning Signs”
Orvieto
This is part of my novel, Orvieto. I would love your opinion. Allesandra held her dad’s picture. In a gold frame, a precious memory of his caring smile. No matter how many years passed, she remembered his wish for her mum to have contact with Aunty Bella. Since her remission, the decision to get inContinue reading “Orvieto”
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