Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Eight hours passed by in a blur In my arms I was holding her No pain remembered, I was proud of my hard work, my love endowed Five years and throughout the din in my arms, I was holding him Tiny fingers, tiny toes A mum protects, God always knows.
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Rainbow
Humidity hung in the dense clouds, but as the rain hammered against dry earth, a blue sky peered in between the shadows. The sun, with the most beautiful grin, spread across like a burst of hope. Slowly, each colour reflected against the ripples of a puddle, and nature nurtured its brave new breaths to silenceContinue reading “Rainbow”
Numinous
Written for https://reinventionsreena.com/2026/06/18/reenas-xploration-challenge-435/ ‘I learnt a word today, in religious education, Grannie. Numinous.’ ‘Are sure that is a word, sweetheart?’ ‘Yes, it is. My teacher said so.’ With her hands on both hips, Lily shared the same indignant look her daughter did when she ate the last packet of crisps. ‘Are you sure you don’tContinue reading “Numinous”
Submerge
Written for https://jilywily.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/haiku-fridays-with-j-dub-6-2/ Litter of leaves crunch red, purple, green submerge shy into soft earth.
Good Book
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/weekend-writing-prompt-472-solitude/ Solitude one lovely day alone living days to atone in a quiet, safe nook trailing a good book under the shady tree daring to believe in free every word sharing a happier me.
We Have
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/06/15/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-287/ We have bills we gotta pay Post a cheque without delay Need to send it with ease or the bank they will freeze all of our money.
Second Hand
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ His apartment, overlooking the ocean, seemed like a good idea when he won a million pounds on the lottery. Yet, all his childhood mates still lived on their old estate, in similar two up, two down sort of houses. When he first splashed out his cash, it was on pints of lagerContinue reading “Second Hand”
Early To Bed
Written for https://justrojie.com/2026/05/25/prompts-for-june-2026/ Tired teaching assistant has an early night – coffee and cake might offer respite.
Music
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/06/10/w3-prompt-215-weave-written-weekly/ What is the music of hope trying to say? We watch the notes with a happy grin with a happy tune we will always win and our hips will spring and sway.
Tired
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/06/10/one-liner-wednesday-you-know-youre-tired/ You know you are tired, when you get home from work and all you want is a man sized mug of caffeinated coffee – the only thing that helps us stay awake until bedtime, where we start the process again.
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