Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/tag/word-of-the-day/ Waking up, Sheila wondered what her dream had been all about. Was it a premonition of what was to come? She wasn’t sure, but there were some confusing images in her mind. She was on an island, by herself, just reading a book. That would be the dream, when so much wasContinue reading “Premonition”
Category Archives: Poems and short stories
Gift Giving
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/11/28/share-your-world-28th-november/ Do you have any family traditions? A week before Christmas we always go to see my family, where I used to live. My brother and sister-in-law will put on a spread, and everyone will meet at his house. On Christmas Day we eat round my daughters. Her partner cooks the turkey. WeContinue reading “Gift Giving”
Magical
Truthful question this week are https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/11/29/truthful-tuesday-29th-november/ do you believe in magic? I believe in magic. The magic a simple smile can give. Sometimes we don’t know what people are carrying, and when you smile it is an infectious thing. We can make a day better, without money, or gifts. Walk into a room, smile, sayContinue reading “Magical”
Hard Work
Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2022/11/28/fowc-with-fandango-work/ It was hard work, getting up early in the morning, even before her accident. Sheila liked having a lay in, so chose a job where she could be a night owl and it not be a problem. Now, looking for work was difficult. She didn’t know what she wanted toContinue reading “Hard Work”
You Have Been Warned!
Written in response to https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Talking, about the state of his dinner, Tom stuck his fork into a shrivelled, black potato. He swayed a little, unable to get his wife into focus. I mean, he wasn’t that late home. In fact, only an hour, and he should have stayed where he was. With all thatContinue reading “You Have Been Warned!”
The Four Faces of Me
Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2022/11/28/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-195/ Astra stood in front of his four faces: this was a task all students had to do before they progressed in the world of work. He wondered, not for the first time, how he managed to stay sane. His parents spoke of school in a tangible way. Teachers in frontContinue reading “The Four Faces of Me”
Hurricane Lily
November 21, 2022, prompt from Carrot Ranch: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “Oh, my.” It can be used in storytelling or dialog. What is the cause for such a response? Have fun with this one! Go where the prompt leads! ‘Oh my, what on earth has happenedContinue reading “Hurricane Lily”
Sun Song
The sun has got his hat on, is the song that I have in my head. https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2022/11/24/thursday-inspiration-185-dont-let-the-sun-go-down-on-me/ has given me the inspiration to write about ”The Sun has got his Hat on”. It was originally written in 1932 and sang in the1939 movie ”Me and My Girl”. When I am in a happy mood, IContinue reading “Sun Song”
High Five Grannie
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/11/23/fowc-with-fandango-high/ ‘High Five Grannie,’ Lily said, running to greet her grandmother. It had been something they did, since she was little. Every time she passed a test, every time she won a race, or even just because they met. ‘High Five,’ Grannie said, giving one of her smiles. She wasn’t your typical grandmother,Continue reading “High Five Grannie”
Addiction
Karen went ballistic when she found out that her husband, Kenneth, had gambled away their entire life’s savings. They had been saving for a house, were meant to put the deposit down that week, but he spent everything. She loved him, she really did, but there were limits. Their talk, long overdue, took place inContinue reading “Addiction”
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