Beth assumed a gentle apology was a celebration of their love. When they first met, she thought he was smug. A surprise night out; his gentle words told me differently. He was the calm voice at the end of the night, with words of comfort; she knew he would look after her. Never be unkindContinue reading “Never Smug”
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Dreaming Wins
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Not sure how I am going to follow that dream on a bike. I mean, it seems to me I would end up falling off, especially when I go uphill. Probably more like a nightmare with my lungs.’ Clara smiled at her friend; it took all her effort to persuade her toContinue reading “Dreaming Wins”
Flowing Freedom
Written for https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2026/09/06/wordle-773/ A myriad of moss push through, filtering through the cracks in the concrete, nature searching for a way to survive. Tufts of buds surge through. Tiny at first, they are like threads of cotton weaving through the gaps between the earth, crafting to the blue. Plumes gather like a forest of greenContinue reading “Flowing Freedom”
Childhood Enjoyed
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Comics Collected each layer of childhood read my childhood enjoyed Outgrowing my eyes, donated to hospital another chance shared Birthday and Christmas presents to help me feel safe soft toys with a heart Cherished cuddly toys no longer in my hands Mum donated them I cannot remember my age, but Mum decidedContinue reading “Childhood Enjoyed”
Pretty Petal
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/09/05/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-lilac-3/ Share the aroma created with love peace interlock, from God above each pretty petal a perfect praise of Mother Nature’s amazing days A winter where they shrink inside but every spring they no longer hide
Make Us Laugh
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Comedian Cleverly mimicked lines that make us laugh Once they tell a joke, we have no choice Myriad aches in our stomachs Every person has their own sense of joy Dare to take a break and let stress go In a world where we can only run A funny tale can keepContinue reading “Make Us Laugh”
Friday Fibbing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/04/fibbing-friday-4th-september-2026/ 1. Battlecruiser A London term for the mother-in-law 2. Bread and cheese Rhyming slang for knees. 3. Cows and kisses Rhyming slang for the misses 4. Dicky dirt Rhyming slang for shirt. 5. Lady Godiva How much it costs for a pint of been – rhymes with fiva (five pounds). 6. MorkContinue reading “Friday Fibbing”
Colours of Blue
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/08/31/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-297/ To have a good run in the race Fiona painted her face war colours of blue and ribbons so new she won her medal for first place.
Best Biscuits
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2026/09/01/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-09-01-2026/ Harold was looking forward to his first time away from the care home in months. He loved a bingo game, but Sheila cheated and won the best biscuits, besides a trip to the seaside was the best. He held his cane close and climbed aboard the yellow bus. He made a bidContinue reading “Best Biscuits”
Spoke of Freedom
Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2026/09/01/fandangos-story-starter-262/ After the way they’d been treated, why shouldn’t they help themselves? It wasn’t just the lies; although they meant nothing if the truth spared them. Their leader spoke of freedom, yet whenever they spoke their minds, he told them they were foolish to believe the propaganda of the only other party inContinue reading “Spoke of Freedom”
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