Category Archives: Poems and short stories

I have two least favourite words – No offence. It is always said just before someone says something offensive. They know it is going to upset the other person, but it doesn’t stop them saying it. Rather than saying those two words think before you speak. If in any way you think it will offendContinue reading “This post is part of Linda J Hill prompt for my least favourite word.”

Altruistic Always thinking of others; Their life will cruise on by. They will go above and beyond. Be relevant in their thoughts. Unselfish in numerous tasks. An instantly cheerful part of society.

It is a trinket nobody would think twice about, but it means the world to me. It was my dad’s St Christopher. He wore it every day. Passed down to me, it is a silver circle of hope. I know, wherever I am, my dad is with me. He will always be an angel fromContinue reading “#FOWC – Word Prompt – Trinket”

The pendulum swings, back and forth in time, To the same incessant beat. One day you are surfing the waves – the other drowning in a sheet of pure terror.

Am I outside looking in? Or inside looking out? I wish I were full of hope, instead of my self doubt.

To let the day pass in repose; painting, reading, or just doing nothing. Bliss.

‘Just to be clear what you’re saying is that I am lying about my part in the robbery at the bank yesterday,’ Mike said, rifling through the bank notes on the table. Tom stared directly at Mike. ‘I’m just saying, you could have picked a better get away car.’ The air was as thick asContinue reading “Word Prompt – Fandango’s Story Starter”

To bridge the gap between heaven and earth is a job full of multitasking. To bridge the gap between earth and heaven is no easy task either. Yet, we strive to make the bridge possible

Towers rise above the snow covered mountain like soldiers at Buckingham Palace. As the horizon trails behind, we stagger through the snow. Comrades are not sure if we will make it in time. Many of our numbers have perished. Our rations have depleted in the last few days. Yet, we keep on climbing. Tomorrow weContinue reading “#FFFC – Picture Prompt”

In a bid to redeem her actions, Stephanie walked inside the room. She was meant to be on a diet, but had eaten her own body weight in cakes – that was only on the first day. Today she was good and only ate vegetables and fruit. She looked at her fellow slimmer’s and wonderedContinue reading “#FOWC Word Prompt – Redeem”