Poems and short stories – Page 22

Okay

Written for https://gmgblog.ca/about-me/ Her fear of flying never stopped her from taking on the trial. She would be okay, the harness would keep her safe. Practicing, where it was safe, she leaned forward. It was always her dream to live.

She Held Out

Written in response https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/25/fandangos-story-starter-94/ She held out her arms to hug me, but I knew this wasn’t my house, and she definitely wasn’t my wife. How did I know? There was something different about her. Like she was a different shape. The slant of her eyes, going the wrong way. It wasn’t just my wife.Continue reading “She Held Out”

Mum

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ A helping hand, when you need it most. Bethany, struggled with the day to day stuff, from getting up in the morning, to going outside. PTSD. Many thought it was for soldiers, but there were many things, which caused anxiety. Her childhood, moving from home to home, stopped when she was sevenContinue reading “Mum”

Safe House

This week from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/24/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-216/ Packing away, once again, Milly was sure she didn’t want to leave. They were always expecting the call, something to say her father’s identity had been revealed. She was proud of him. Taking the step to get in contact with the police. Going across county lines, using teenagers, younger than her.Continue reading “Safe House”

Hidden Gem

‘What’s this? Reckon it’s a family heirloom. It looks old enough, and it would be perfect to send to Antiques roadshow.’ Grannie, with a smile on her face, shook her head. There were many things, which were valuable, but this wasn’t one of them. She remembered the times, when she was a little girl, whenContinue reading “Hidden Gem”

Surly

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/23/fowc-with-fandango-surly/ With a face like a surly elephant, Tom sat in the doctor’s waiting room. Why was it you booked an appointment for one time, but still sitting there an hour later. He was sure there were other people, who arrived before him, actually got seen a lot sooner. Not that he wantedContinue reading “Surly”

Who Knew?

Written in response to https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sunday-confessionals-host/ Hosting a party seemed a good idea at the time. Her child was five years old, and she wanted to celebrate it in style. There was a bouncy castle, an entertainer, (Blippi) and a selection of sandwiches, cakes, jelly and ice-cream. They were all enjoying themselves, until one child hadContinue reading “Who Knew?”

Forgiveness

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-259/. Consequences is the word chosen this week. There were consequences to her positive actions. She needed to reach out, talk to the adults they had become, so she could wipe out the past. Fifty years, a long gap in her life, yet she could still remember being followed home, being called names.Continue reading “Forgiveness”

Scene

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/04/21/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-22-2023/ Setting the scene, just right, was important to Maurice. Each angle, each clue, needed to give just enough, to let the police know it was him. Nobody was aware of his brilliance. Just like Stacey, they would only find out when it was too late to do anything about it. A gentleman,Continue reading “Scene”

Care of the Earth

Climate Control Care of the earth, Let us do more, Inspiration to others, Mother planet to the fore, All of us together, Then we can change the weather, Earth can stand no more! Creation is so clever, Over time our home will heal, Nothing should stop us, Trying to keep it real, Recycle paper andContinue reading “Care of the Earth”