Written for https://dversepoets.com/2023/10/16/quadrille-186-fold/ Fold Is life a dream, where my wounded heart is folded too thin to cope?
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Binge Box Set
Written in response https://fivedotoh.com/2023/10/16/fowc-with-fandango-vegetate/ With her pyjama’s on, and soft slippers on cold feet, Beth was ready to relax. There was a binge box set and a glass of wine with her name on it. Settled on the sofa, with a warm blanket, she had everything she needed. It was a long week at work,Continue reading “Binge Box Set”
Expensive
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/10/16/share-your-world-16th-october/ I am grateful, I have a home to live in, enough clothes to wear, and I don’t go hungry. There are many people without any of these. I might not be rich, or have lots of money in the bank, but I am safe.
Birthday Treat
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah hid behind the balloons, all the smiling faces giving an air of happiness. Her little girl liked Baby shark, and she couldn’t afford the fancy birthday cakes, or themed parties. The balloons she got off Facebook Marketplace. The paint was free from the same site. Painting the wall, was easy. SheContinue reading “Birthday Treat”
Gallery
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/10/15/fowc-with-fandango-gallery/ Scott wandered around his own personal art gallery, and wondered if anyone would see his wounded pictures. Every time he took a life, he painted her picture. Not an exact likeness, that would be stupid. In each of those pictures was an item they owned. Whether it be an earring, a hairContinue reading “Gallery”
Whispered
Written today for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/10/14/weekend-writing-prompt-333-whisper/ Sarah was told it was rude to whisper; she shouted across the class. ‘Miss, it is Harry Potter.’ ‘Don’t shout out.’ ‘Can’t win,’ she whispered.
Embark
Today for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/10/14/fowc-with-fandango-embark/ To embark on her journey, Alice took her little suitcase, teddy, a few jam sandwiches, a packet of biscuits, and two pounds for the train. She went to Lego land a few weeks ago, and had such a good time, she wanted to go again. Only Daddy said they would have toContinue reading “Embark”
Give us a Break
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/10/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-14-2023/ The last time I fixed something was probably a long time ago. I can’t think of anything I have mended. I have sewn on buttons, and darned socks. I’ve glued together broken cups. I have also put bandages on Barbies. My granddaughter’s Barbies have had a dog related incident. Mostly because sheContinue reading “Give us a Break”
Identity Theft
Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13858&preview=true Her identity in crisis, Sally couldn’t face the woman in the mirror. A crack, in the corner, and it was like her heart had been smashed in two. He said, he was sorry. It wouldn’t happen again. She wanted to believe him; needed to believe the kind, sweet, caring man would alwaysContinue reading “Identity Theft”
Luck
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/10/13/fibbing-friday-13th-october/ ← Ducks: the memories Three Things Challenge #M480 → Fibbing Friday 13th October Posted on October 13, 2023 by pensitivity101 Hello and welcome to Fibbing Friday, a fun challenge where truth is not an option.I’m inviting you to be outrageous, silly, cheeky, or whatever takes your fancy (as long as you keep it family friendly) and fibContinue reading “Luck”