Category Archives: Poems and short stories

Schmo – An Ordinary Woman I am an ordinary woman, who loves family, friends, and pets. Sometimes I step out into the world with a new sense of adventure. I am an ordinary woman, who laughs, cries, and hopes for the future. Sometimes I watch the world go by in the hope of inspiration. IContinue reading “https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/”

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/03/fowc-with-fandango-oblivious/ Oblivious Every day, I walked the same route to work. My gaze directed to where I needed to go, rather than what was around me. I was oblivious. One day, I happened to look down, at a pile of clothes on the floor. They were unsightly, and as I prodded them with my foot,Continue reading “Oblivious – Word Prompt by Fandango”

Pinch, Nose, Topple, Tocsin (a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells), Contest, Forward, Crestfallen, Fence, Edge, Pile, Whistle, Lick I had to pinch myself to test it wasn’t just a dream. A contest of minds, I leapt forward into the battlefield. At the edge, an audience of my peers ready toContinue reading “https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/wordle-252/”

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/your-daily-word-prompt-pare-ydwordprompt-august-2-2021/ Tara pared away from her parents like a petal from its bud. It was about time she moved into her own flat. She was nervous, but it was embarrassing living at home when you were thirty-five. Bags packed, furniture moved, she stepped into her new home. It was a tiny, two bedroomed flat, butContinue reading “Daily Word Prompt – Pare – from Sheryl”

http://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/02/fowc-with-fandango-naughty/ Titan naughty, that was my name. Although it’s been shortened to Titan just lately. I’m not sure what I’ve done differently, but my owners seem pleased. What did I do when I was a pup to acquire my second name – I’m not sure. Yes, I liked to chew. My training pads, stair carpet,Continue reading “Word Prompt – Naughty – Fandango”

It was a meeting like no other – a meeting of minds, rather than a meeting in person. Although that was true too. Clara Clayton, a spiritualist, and clairvoyant came highly recommended by her friend. There were so many things that were right, yet she needed to be sure. Whatever happened, they would have toContinue reading “Word of the day prompt – Meeting https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/”

A forty word piece of prose In the desert of life, he was a calm oasis. He couldn’t talk, but he would always listen. All my beautiful angel, with fur, wanted in return – a full bowl of delicious food and the occasional rub behind the ear.

Dalliance Details are letting leaves imitate all natures contrasting emotions.

It was an insidious night, the clouds clung together until the storm raged into the night. Yet, as quickly as they started, the clouds pushed against the storm. The light of the morning, gave hope to a new day. ‘Are you okay?’ A stranger asked. Sarah stepped away from the beach. ‘I am now.’

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ The curvaceous oak tree’s limbs trembled, the snow dropping into the ground, joining its friends on the perfect blanket. My woollen gloves were soaked through, but I didn’t care. All I cared about was the joy in the moment. ‘Missed me!’ I yelled, moulding my snow. As I let go, it flew across theContinue reading “Word of the day challenge – Curvaceous”