Poems and short stories – Writer Ravenclaw

Rev – #SoCS

‘Rev . . . reverse,’ I said, my stutter got worse. The driving instructor sat there, his paunch hanging a little over his trousers. A clip board in one hand, his round spectacles in the other. He reminded me of an old school teacher handing my exam papers over to me. Not saying anymore IContinue reading “Rev – #SoCS”

Paradise – #6WSP

Paradise, a garden where you find life.

All Too Familiar

Familiar voices behind me, and walking home from school a nightmare she had to relive. It would only end if she confided in an adult, but that would make it more real. Vile, cruel words designed to shoot her down, and most days they break the spirit within her. Today was different – today sheContinue reading “All Too Familiar”

Lucky Dip – Saturday Mix, 4 December 2021

A Sibilance of Snow Soft snow shifts slowly down, a silent flow to wow.

#Curtains – For Thursday Inspiration #136

It was the night before Christmas, the curtains pulled tight, our tree shone brightly with colourful lights. Mince pies were placed on a platter so Father Christmas would just have to get fatter. A key was hung by the door just in case he couldn’t get through the old fire grate. Sleeping impossible I justContinue reading “#Curtains – For Thursday Inspiration #136”

One Liner Wednesday

https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ Give a little of yourself to others, so they may do the same thing for you.

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/01/one-liner-wednesday-the-difference-between-liberals-and-conservatives/

Conservative, Liberal, Labour

Schism – #FOWC with Fandango

We were all of a schism, as we celebrated Christmas Day. Grandad lost his false teeth in the pudding when a silver coin he sourced. Grannie ate all the chocolates, apart from the toffee of course, Dad was stuck in the instructions for building a barbie town house. Mum refused to do the washing up,Continue reading “Schism – #FOWC with Fandango”

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/30/fandangos-story-starter-22/

When I looked inside, I saw no sign of life whatever except a extremely fat mouse. My first instinct was to scream. Mice are not my favourite animals, in fact I’m a little bit terrified of them. However, something was missing from my box – a carrot cake with butter icing on top. I broughtContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/30/fandangos-story-starter-22/”

Home Again – #FFFC

There will always be a light at the window glowing from all the love only family can bring.