Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/26/share-your-world-26th-february/ 1. How many times have you been a patient in hospital? Four. The first was when I was having a bone broken in my nose. I suffered with dust allergies, and would wake up sneezing. I had a bandage type material stuffed inside and hated having to breathe through my mouth. TheContinue reading “Just Visiting”
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Heartbreaker
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/tag/word-of-the-day/ ‘He will be a heartbreaker,’ Grandad said. ‘Would you like to hold him?’ Sarah asked. He reached out, with an arm cradling his head. In awe of his full head of hair and blue eyes. A tiny hand gripped his finger. The resemblance to his son was strong. ‘I have called himContinue reading “Heartbreaker”
Where the Sun Once Was
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I observe humans, wondering if they will ever learn their lesson. Mists, where the sun once was. There are children without the knowledge of outside play. Parents can only show them on their tablets or mobiles. It never bothered me when I was alive – the destruction in my factories polluting theContinue reading “Where the Sun Once Was”
Not Simple
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Do I like the age I am now? That is a good question, which hasn’t got a simple answer. I certainly have more freedom. To promote independence for myself, in the evenings mostly. I get to write more than I did, when I was a mum with children. Grown ups, they aren’tContinue reading “Not Simple”
It’s a Scam
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/23/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-24-2024 ‘It rhymes with ale,’ Maurice said, his grip tight on his mobile. ‘Could you speak up, I still cannot hear you.’ With a heavy sigh, he spelt it out. ‘G-A-I-L Robertson. I spoke to her yesterday.’ ‘Can you hold on the line?’ ‘Alright.’ Humming along with the music, he wondered why theyContinue reading “It’s a Scam”
Pig by Andrew Cowan
Pig by Andrew Cowan took me back to where things were different. It was a time when the less tolerant around us could air their negative views, and nobody would see anything wrong. I recollect being with my best friend, aged twelve, and a man thinking it was okay to comment about our diverse colours.Continue reading “Pig by Andrew Cowan”
Friday Half Truth’s
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/23/fibbing-friday-23-feb/ 1. What is an orderly? The person in charge of the queues in theme parks.2. What is an auxiliary? A type of medication, which helps you to wake up in the morning.3. What is a clip? The opposite of clop.4. What does ECG mean? Extra Clean Gum – You can re-use it whenContinue reading “Friday Half Truth’s”
Respect
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/reenas-xploration-challenge-319/ This image makes me think of Rosa Parks. She was an African American human right activist, who refused to give up her seat when a white member of the public got on a full bus on December 1st 1955. Even with the knowledge of being arrested and fined – this didn’t stopContinue reading “Respect”
Home
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/21/one-liner-wednesday-weird/ A house is only a home when there is love within its walls.
One and Only
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/20/fandangos-story-starter-137/ It was five in the morning and Carla still hadn’t received the phone call from her husband. He said he would ring when he got there. Scrolling through her contacts, she rang him again. ‘This person’s phone is switched off, please leave a message at the end of the beep.’ She calledContinue reading “One and Only”