Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/weekend-writing-prompt-464-chandelier/ Amy was transfixed to the chandelier hanging from the ceiling, its intricate glass tinkling. The wind whistling a tune of newness. She wondered if her job as a maid would allow her to see this beautiful creation. ‘Your job will be to clean the stairs each morning at five am sharp. IContinue reading “The Butler Said”
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Layering
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2026/04/18/senhai-saturday-48/ Image from – Danil Silantev – Upslash Eruptions faded a mountain with memories revealing Pompeii Gentle mists drifting layering the sky with those gentle blanket clouds.
Indestructible
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/04/18/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-interlude/ ‘Life is just a brief interlude,’ Nanna said. ‘What does that even mean?’ Sally nudged closer, and her hand slipped into an older version. The sun streamed through the net curtains, peering through the holes like fireflies. Goodbyes mean something; that’s what her mum told her. ‘It means I will never leaveContinue reading “Indestructible”
Happy Feet
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/alicedeforest/ Letting young children cross the road safely One person with a heroic sign Limiting cars to be careful and slow Lollipop with a careful guide Issued with a ray of light Order of being on guard Preventing injuries with pride.
Protocol
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/fibbing-friday-17th-april-2026/ 1. What is suduku? A way of learning new languages using numbers instead of words.2. What is a vagabond? van sharing to help protect the environment.3. What is an anagram? How you weigh cases when you go on a cruise.4. What is cribbage? An orange cabbage, which has a sweet taste.5. WhatContinue reading “Protocol”
Pain Paled
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/04/15/writing-prompts-111/ A view of a rose bush from his window his pain paled into nature’s remedy Strong stems protecting a fragile petal red like the sun rising into a new day brave and fearless, he faced the end with a gentle reminder of his love, like a proud flower in spring. Rise inContinue reading “Pain Paled”
Snowy Mountains
Written to https://christinebialczak.com/2026/04/14/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-04-14-2026/ Sorrento, a holiday I won’t forget Over waves of cotton clouds I flew Realising I loved this new journey Ready to laugh as I take a picture Excellent views of snowy mountains Nature has found a way to heal The gift of joy spread with love One I won’t forget.
Share our Music
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/share-your-world-13th-april-2026/ 1. Do you play a musical instrument? I used to play the violin (badly) and the recorder. I belonged to a music club at secondary school. I am not good at singing and my children often told me to stop.2. Is there an instrument you wish you could play? Not really.3. CanContinue reading “Share our Music”
Pompeii
Salve bloggers Day Three – Sorrento We booked a tour to Pompeii at a booth near the station. It included a return ticket and the entrance price. The train, covered in colourful graffiti. It wasn’t what I expected. The only thing it came close to was the tube system in London. The bus system isContinue reading “Pompeii”
Stronger Than It Tastes
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/04/10/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-11-2026/ I bookmark my trip to Sorrento. From the lemon trees, tasting limoncello for the first time and finding out how it is made (90% proof alcohol, lemon rind, five hundred grams of sugar and one month to brew) to tasting the product. Easy right. Perfect with lemonade as a spritz, but itContinue reading “Stronger Than It Tastes”
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