Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2024/10/29/fandangos-story-starter-173/ It was going to be a long flight, and he hoped the woman sitting next to him wouldn’t start chatting. His shoulders shrank as he placed in his ear defenders. His autism card was on his lap. He hoped this stranger would give him space, rather than asking what it meant. WithContinue reading “Autism Card”
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Aww
Written for https://comedy-plus.com/awww-mondays-367/ My aww moment is family; whether it is biologically related, friends, or those we choose ourselves. I am lucky enough to be a mum, grandmother, wife, and have known my bestie since I was twelve. Nothing compares to love.
Blogging
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I have been blogging for a few years, and when I started, I posted every day, without a break. Now I accept that spending time away from the computer helps with my writing. Connecting with other bloggers supports me in reading, even if I don’t pick up a book. With so manyContinue reading “Blogging”
Mug
Written in response https://lindaghill.com/2024/10/25/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-26-2024/ I prefer my special mug it is just the right size, Enough coffee to sustain and not minimise the amount of liquid needed to survive. Shaped like a cauldron with broomsticks on the side, yellow stars, letters, and glasses, Hogwarts I would never be retired. I would brew up all myContinue reading “Mug”
The Sonder of Life
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/10/25/fibbing-friday-25th-october-2024/ 1. Sonder – A song full of so what phrases.2. Opia – That feeling of needing to go to the toilet when you are just outside your house.3. Monachopsis – The use of sharing a chopstick with your sister.4. Énouement – Like an annulment, but when you are not married.5. Vellichor –Continue reading “The Sonder of Life”
My World
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/10/21/share-your-world-21st-october-2024/ Growing up, did your parents take you to visit your uncles, aunts and grandparents regularly? Yes. My cousin is about the same age, so we often played together. They also gathered to engage in a poker game (for pennies) and, as children, we peeked downstairs before being instructed to return to bed.Continue reading “My World”
Sign Language
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/10/22/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge10-22-2024/ Learning sign language was a good idea, although she hadn’t realised it would be so complicated. Her dream, where blue hands punched through a paper wall, and the fragility of her child’s condition, urged her to stay on task. She pushed forward with the only means of communication they had; relying onContinue reading “Sign Language”
Tune
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Practicing my singing in the mirror each note, more out of tune than the next respecting my wish to remain in a life full of freedom. Each song brings new courage, over, the tears about my day, maybe tomorrow I can share every negative hurt to Mum and Dad remembering, the bulliesContinue reading “Tune”
Surprise
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/10/18/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-19-2024/ With the knife in her bag, her thoughts wandered in and out of consciousness. Nobody was here to save her, and she didn’t know what to do. Barbara, in her house, obviously, and she was after something. Sarah wrapped her fingers around the handle and hid in the shadows of the entrance.Continue reading “Surprise”
Safe
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/10/19/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-ahead/ and https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ this is my attempt at a sonnet. I couldn’t stop staring into your eyes, counting all of your fingers and perfect toes Hours of pain forgotten in seconds Months of protecting you, my child, one promise to always be there and never fail you. A mother’s hope. My pride shone,Continue reading “Safe”
