Poems and short stories – Page 47

New Fangled

This week’s one liner from https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/10/20/reenas-xploration-challenge-253/ reminded me of something Mum said when she got a set of cordless phones. This was before mobiles. It took her a day before she asked for her old phone back. “Why doesn’t the phone ring stop? I’ve pressed all buttons.” ‘That’s what makes the noise Grannie,’ Chelsea said,Continue reading “New Fangled”

At Your Disposal

How do you intend to dispose of your physical body after you die? Would you consider a green burial if it were legal where you live? is a question from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/10/19/fandangos-provocative-question-186/. My answer is I’m not sure. I don’t want my family to worry about the cost, and will put a insurance plan in placeContinue reading “At Your Disposal”

Buyer Beware

Written in response to https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/10/16/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word/ ‘This fantastic period piece, a landmark structure is well sought after,’ the estate agent said, as she showed another couple around. ‘It is a doer upper, but I can see that you are both keen to show what promise this beautiful abode can be.’ There was no cooker in theContinue reading “Buyer Beware”

Arrangement of Shoes

‘You having a go at how I arrange my shoes?’ Shelly said, putting a beautiful pair, of purple, high heeled shoes on the rack. ‘Not so much that, but how many shoes. I mean, did you need to buy another pair? I counted them last night, and there were three hundred and sixty-four pairs.’ ‘Look,Continue reading “Arrangement of Shoes”

Windfall

For today’s word prompt from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/10/17/fowc-with-fandango-ignore/. The letter, on the floor, and Lana knew better, ignorance would only delay the torture. One of those brown, quiet envelopes, but inside somethings she didn’t want to see. Was it a gas or electric bill, she wasn’t sure, but there wasn’t enough in her bank to cover anythingContinue reading “Windfall”

Dawn of a New Day

A picture prompt from https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ this week. I stand at the tip of the ocean, my arms wide, to welcome the sea breeze back to shore. There is something comforting about freshness of the air, as it hits my sleeveless arms. Spring, surpasses winter, and each cold morning is now starting to thaw. This moment,Continue reading “Dawn of a New Day”

Got The Collywobbles

‘I can’t go to school, my tummy has the collywobbles,’ David said, refusing to get out of bed. ‘Maybe if you have some breakfast, that will help.’ David thought about the bleep test at school, didn’t want to do all that running. 42 ‘I don’t think anything will help Mummy. Can I stay here?’ ‘NotContinue reading “Got The Collywobbles”

A Birthday Rose

Today’s six sentence story from https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2021/12/26/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-192/ It works like a charm; she wasn’t sure why she said that, or who said it to her first, but it was the best way to describe this day. She grew this flower, from a seed, just like her teacher showed them. She wasn’t sure what seed to use,Continue reading “A Birthday Rose”

Entrepeneur

Inspiration today from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/10/16/fowc-with-fandango-untenable/. ‘What do you mean untenable, I am a small business, and your adverts recommend we speak to you if we have a great idea.’ In front of the desk, all his paperwork strewn over the table, he thought his money-making scheme would work. All he needed was money to pay forContinue reading “Entrepeneur”

Well I Never

This week from https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.wordpress.com/ 1. From Here to Eternity. Boris Johnson (his life as prime minister)2. The Glass Mountain. Gru, he needed all those glasses to look after his minions. 3. The Shining. 4. Little Women. They are the cousins of the seven dwarfs.5. Pride and Prejudice. Batman, he lost his pride because he hadContinue reading “Well I Never”