April

Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-264/ Drip, drip, drop little April showers, tumbling on my rainbow umbrella, Drip, drop, drip, I love those showers, wellington boots awash with joy Acting like a child in those April showers jumping around with a grin and giggle is on my lips Splash, splash, splash; Joy is abound.

Childhood

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/share-your-world-15th-april-my-response/ 1. Regardless of whether you had them, can you remember three popular toys from when you were a child? Pogo sticks, Tiny Tears and a turntable. 2. Did you ever want something specific, but never had it? I was fortunate and if I requested an item, my parents always made an effortContinue reading “Childhood”

Comments

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I respond to anyone who comments on my post. However, when it is emojis I think a like is sufficient enough to end the conversation. When commenting on other author’s posts; It depends on what is written. If I enjoy a poem or short story my feedback is normally brief. If theContinue reading “Comments”

Seagull Strut

Written for https://carrotranch.com/2024/04/09/april-9-story-challenge-in-99-words/ As Steve strutted along the railing, he raised his head, searching for a tasty morsel. The best time was at lunch. Most hungry people would surge towards the outside restaurants for a sugary treat. The trick was to lie in wait until they least expected the surprise attack. He observed as aContinue reading “Seagull Strut”

Grandfather

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/reenas-xploration-challenge-326/ Opening the cardboard box, he pulled out his grandfather’s old chess set. They spent many an afternoon playing this game. Sometimes Pops allowed him to win. As he got older, their matches were better paired. ‘Daddy, what are you looking at?’ He picked up a piece and held it in the palmContinue reading “Grandfather”

Core

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/10/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-85/ Throwing the core of her apple away, she concentrated on her packed lunch. Alone was where she preferred to be. Only someone was walking towards her, armed with an unnerving smile. Most people weren’t friendly; thought she was childish playing with Pokemon. The little girl sat on bench. ‘Can I have aContinue reading “Core”

Present

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/04/09/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-04-09-2024/ The store offers everything or 99 cents or fewer. It used to be like that, but now it just means good value. Stephanie wondered if she could sue the company. Clearly, when you stepped in, the cost of the items was more than that. Although, it was still in her price rangeContinue reading “Present”

Shares

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/08/share-your-world-8th-april-2024/ 1.  We all make mistakes, but what was the worst one you ever made? I have experienced many, but the biggest is trusting someone I shouldn’t have. 2.  Do you enjoy walking in the rain? Only if I have an umbrella. Living in the UK, rain is something that happens most days.Continue reading “Shares”