Category Archives: Poems and short stories

Talk

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/sunday-confessionals-talk/ This week’s prompt is talk, and that is something we all need to do with each other. Most people have mobiles, everywhere they go. Sometimes we focus on social media more than we do with the people in front of us. Also, think of those who are struggling with loneliness. Especially theContinue reading “Talk”

Fibs, Lies

Written this week https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/05/05/fibbing-friday-5th-may/, 1.  What would you do if you found yourself seated next to a disgraced member of the  family? I would laugh, give them a drink, and laugh again. It is always more fun on the naughty table. 2.  How would you react if you were subjected to ‘Hatgate’? That is someoneContinue reading “Fibs, Lies”

Street Party

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/05/06/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-red-white-blue/ Red, white and blue, flags in the window. Even gnomes of King Charles, and Queen Elizabeth standing at the door. Elsie remembered the street parties. When her neighbour suggested they get together, as neighbours, she was the first to volunteer to make the Victoria sponges. It was great to see her friendsContinue reading “Street Party”

Homework

Written today for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ ‘I don’t understand, what is the relevance of this conversation.’ ‘Dad, it’s just, you said, I couldn’t go out tonight, cause I’m grounded. But my mate called me, said there was homework club on. I haven’t done all my homework, surely you want me to have an education.’ ‘You are right,Continue reading “Homework”

Shine

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/reenas-xploration-challenge-278/ A sunset, sinks into the horizon, ready to say goodbye, but not before its graceful glory danced. It was a beautiful sight. Every human, animal and plant in the world knew it would soon be replaced by a different kind of sun. Giving brightness, in their own way. Buds folded into eachContinue reading “Shine”

Forged

This week’s prompt from https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/05/03/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-36/ ‘We wear the chains we forge in life,’ Larry said, with his hand high in the air. ‘Great work, so, what do we think forge means?’ Larry thought for a moment, not sure of what to say – he hadn’t expected his teacher to ask another question. ‘Not sure MissContinue reading “Forged”

Generation Gap

Written today for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ She walked these fields, since she was a child. One bucket for water, the other for food. A daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. She was all of these things. Time spent with her parents, learning off the best. They always taught her to love. It was the most important trait toContinue reading “Generation Gap”

Secret Ingredient

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ ‘It certainly packs a punch,’ Bobby said, taking another sip of the cocktail. He wasn’t sure what spirit the barman used, but one glass, and you were always nearly on the floor. Perhaps he used them all. Today, he made sure he had a pint of milk before he drank it. ItContinue reading “Secret Ingredient”