Written in response http://lindaghill.com/2024/01/19/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-20th/ Close up, and I can’t be certain I am ready. Even Mum, with her constant calls and freshly cooked dinners, causes me to bite back harsh words. Since our scrap about Cornwall, she hasn’t been back. Telling her about my temporary job, as a food critic, did not go down well.Continue reading “Close Up”
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Grow Up
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/01/18/reenas-xploration-challenge-314/ Sheila saw the reflection of the stranger and it wasn’t her. Life, which passed by in a blur of bringing up children and working. She took great satisfaction in being a Mum, and a Grandmother. Growing up in the eighties, it was unlike anything else. There were some lessons girls couldn’t doContinue reading “Grow Up”
I’ve Got the Hump
Written in response to https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/photo-challenge-498/ How far have you made me walk today. I mean I have really got the hump with all this freaking searing sand. There are blisters on my blisters. I’m not in need of sustinance, but my legs are aching. I see you, drinking from your fancy water bottle. Thirsty areContinue reading “I’ve Got the Hump”
Commercial Break
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/19/tv-commercials/ When I was younger, the adverts were as complex as the films, and series we watched. The Bisto Gravy, Gold Blend coffee, Heinz ketchup and beans. I remember a commercial when there were three children and saying what job they will do when they are adults, and the last child said, ‘MyContinue reading “Commercial Break”
Pets
Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/truthful-tuesday-january-16th-2024/ Do you now have, or have you ever had, a pet? If not, is it because of health reasons, such as allergies, restrictions based on where you live, or something else? If so, is it a cat or dog or something else? Was there any special reason for choosing the kind ofContinue reading “Pets”
Sneeze
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/01/16/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-01-16-2024/ Little fly, why are you stuck on my nose? My eyes are crossed, and I want to sneeze, but I am scared about hurting you. Although, It is a struggle being a tabby, when your owner says you must to lose weight. Look, it isn’t personal. The contents of my bowl hasContinue reading “Sneeze”
Little Human
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Why do you scream, little human? I was happy in the jungle, and then you put me in a zoo with wired fences. Yes, you give me sustenance, but there is more to being a dinosaur than devouring dead meat? Hunting is in our DNA. Scared? You should be. Sometimes I wonderContinue reading “Little Human”
Feeling Cold?
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/15/share-your-world-15th-january/ 1. Do you use an air freshener in your home? If so, do you prefer a solid gel, spray, timed release, pot-pourri or something else? I should have something because of owning a dog. I think I may have lost my sense of smell because it doesn’t bother me withoutContinue reading “Feeling Cold?”
Cats and Dogs
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/01/15/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-497-cat-and-dog/ The reason why cats and dogs are at different ends of the happiness wheel. A wag of my tail letting you know I am good I love my owner. A swipe of my tail letting you pet me is a honour, don’t forget.
For the Love of Dogs
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/mans-best-friend/ I love dogs, but I didn’t used to. My next door neighbour had an Alsatian and he was brought to be a guard dog. Whenever I touched the fence, it would growl. When I observed them in the street I would walk the other way. When I married my husband (a familyContinue reading “For the Love of Dogs”
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