Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ The road less travelled, or so they say. Two roads to take, and fate waits for a practical decision. If only, Alice thought, I could see what happens in each direction. If I swipe left, and the love of my life magically appears. Could I really be content with that? Many womenContinue reading “Change”
Category Archives: Poems and short stories
Sands of Time
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/11/30/weekly-prompts-the-one-day-prompt-8/ A child like hope rushing like a river into the future, desperate for each birthday to fly free, hoping to reach ten, eleven, twelve. Live each precious day at a time mum advised When sands searched into the future hope for the sands of time to slow, thankful for reaching that milestoneContinue reading “Sands of Time”
Showers
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/11/26/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge11-26-2024/ Dipping her toes into the melted glass, the incomplete version of herself whispered a silent prayer. Each scar covering each secret she kept internally. Transparent orbs silently praying above the insignificant puddle sheltered her negative emotions. There was nothing more special than the first rain of spring. Carefully, her claws clicked, andContinue reading “Showers”
Surprise
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ Rushing into resilience, she refused to change her idea about a surprise party for her husband; perhaps he would forgive her once he saw the brand new red Jaguar she purchased with his lottery win.
Benefit
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/11/20/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-117/ ‘It will benefit you to give up caffeine in coffee.’ ‘I don’t drink that much, besides it hasn’t harmed me so far,’ David said. The doctor uncrossed her arms, and twisted the computer screen into a better position for him to view his high blood pressure results. ‘182 over 90 over aContinue reading “Benefit”
Crowded
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/11/19/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge11-19-2024/ Nobody owned up to it. I mean, the crowded lift; already a mixture of body odour, and late invoice nerves; was never a pleasant place to spend your lunch break. The colleague, who let rip in a confined space, obviously hiding. ‘Shouldn’t have eaten the chillies!’ Tom shouted. Lolita, from admin, giggledContinue reading “Crowded”
First Day
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It was a brilliant first day. I opened my book; letters flowing off the page similar to drinking water. Learning to read, and I promised Iso Kulli, I would share the knowledge. She never had the chance to learn. When she was seventeen, she was pregnant with me. She hopes I canContinue reading “First Day”
Pension
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2024/11/16/weekend-writing-prompt-390-diamond/ A wonderous walk to collect his pension; a bunch of white roses for his wonderful diamond of a wife.
Wearisome
Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/saturday-6wsp/ A wearisome walk; without her hopeless.
Protected
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/11/15/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-16-2024/ Believing in me, providing me with warmth Letting me know I am protected and with my best interests in mind. Never thinking of yourself Keeping me secure Every moment strong Truth knitted together with love.
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