Poems and short stories – Page 75

Forgotten

A steady stream of celebrities used to cross this bridge, but now it is empty and alone. Its red carpet gone, now it remembered the times when they could spout the names. Tony Blackburn, Phil Tufnell, Joe Pasqaule, Carol Thatcher, and so many more. The laughter, the sunshine, everyone in good spirits. There were fireworksContinue reading “Forgotten”

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For One Liner Wednesday A day out with loved ones is always better than a day on the computer, it gives retail therapy even if you don’t buy anything.

Splish, Splash

Eugi’s weekly prompt is Splashy. All those puddles, Splishy, splashy, Wellington boots will always be muddy, Full of rain, and full of fun, When her day is done, She’ll go on home, with a smile on her face, Fear an loathing, not a trace. Rain, rain, don’t go far with you I’m a shooting star,Continue reading “Splish, Splash”

In Another Time

QUESTIONS What fictional family would you like to be part of? (think TV shows, cartoon or books or some fictional family that you admire) I used to watch Little House on the Prairie. I would live with the Ingles family, and have lots of fun running down hills and having lots of brothers and sisters.Continue reading “In Another Time”

Jubilant

Jubilant in the happiness freedom brings, she crossed the border into France. All she had in her possessions were the clothes she was dressed in, and a carrier bag full of home. A picture frame, a cuddly toy, and a ray of hope. ‘I don’t know where my parents are,’ he said, ‘but they saidContinue reading “Jubilant”

Red Rose

A vase of red roses always rested on the mantlepiece. A beautiful scent, carried by the love he felt for his wife, remained where everybody could see. They didn’t cost a lot, but on Valentine’s Day, it was the only thing she wanted to receive. In return she cooked his favourite meal, a fry upContinue reading “Red Rose”

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A once loved greenhouse, where plants were tended with care, now lies at the edge of a deciduous forest. Its spring leaves sprouting. Inside, plants, overgrown, not recognisable from the colourful, glass windows of the summer of ninety-two. Amongst the tomatoes, oranges, and bananas, a very special orchid, pink and yellow flowers. Leaves, luscious green,Continue reading “https://crispinakemp.com/2022/03/23/crimsons-creative-challenge-176/”

Mother’s Day Dinner

https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ prompt is rope, and here is my take on it. ‘Soap on a rope, grannie, was that actually a thing?’ Sue asked. As a Mother’s Day conversation, it was slightly weird, but her mother had brought it up. Back in the day, there was such a thing. Telephone boxes, not mobile phones. Making sureContinue reading “Mother’s Day Dinner”

Snake in the Grass

Slithering around each blade of grass, Serena felt the dusty floor beneath her slim-line body. Her eyes glued to the blue sky, she kept watch for the leather. Shoes, which could tread on her tiny yellow frame. To her, a snake in the grass felt normal, like she was just going from one place toContinue reading “Snake in the Grass”

Juggernaut

Her back felt like a juggernaut had hit her in the night. Winnie turned over, not quite sure how she was going to get out of the bed. One stretch of her spine, sent her into reels of pain. With deep breaths, she slowly manoeuvred into a comfortable position. She needed to call in sick,Continue reading “Juggernaut”