Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-22/ Swing free, enjoy the adventure. You are full of life, flying into the air, the breeze beneath surging with a joyous scream. The curiosity of youth wondering about a universe beyond the clouds, where dreams can come true. As you slow down, the view can still be beautiful. Do we stop? No,Continue reading “Full Swing”
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s day to all you wonderful women out there. Whether it is by blood, or adoption, or taking on the role as a parent. Being a mum is the most important job in the world. Being a grandparent even more special. My mother-in-law cared for my children when I was at work. They sharedContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
In The Mirror
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2026/03/10/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-10-2026/ https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/intuitive/ Jacky looked in the mirror, not sure she was the same girl all those years ago who wanted to have purple highlights in her hair and a tattoo covering her pale skin. She remembered when she was seven, wanting a Barbie. But not the ballerina, but a vet, teacher, or doctor.Continue reading “In The Mirror”
Warning Signs
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-19/ Allesandra sat opposite the doctor, her mum spoke more than she did. She misread the warning signs, but that didn’t mean she would give up on life. ‘Has anyone else in the family had breast cancer?’ her consultant asked. ‘My mum died from this condition, we were told we were more atContinue reading “Warning Signs”
Orvieto
This is part of my novel, Orvieto. I would love your opinion. Allesandra held her dad’s picture. In a gold frame, a precious memory of his caring smile. No matter how many years passed, she remembered his wish for her mum to have contact with Aunty Bella. Since her remission, the decision to get inContinue reading “Orvieto”
Teaching Assistant
Written forhttps://christinebialczak.com/2026/02/17/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-02-17-2026/ Doctors diagnosed my son with autism when he was two. It explained many things, such as him lining up his cars or fixed into a routine. Doctors told me it runs in families, and I have been thinking lately, that I am on the spectrum. Girls mask more, and I have been doingContinue reading “Teaching Assistant”
Prayers
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/02/04/w3-prompt-197-weave-written-weekly/ This is an erasure poem, where words are erased from the lines. Flowers garden, green sprouting through the buds unfurl like prayers in . . . promising to live a better . . . next time, be more foraging in Flowers
Heaven Sent
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I chose this picture because it relates to the dad going to heaven. PROLOGUE – Orvieto Alessandra leant over the reception desk. Her long auburn hair waved past her shoulders. She positioned the handle of her handbag back on her shoulder before she addressed the ward sister at reception. ‘Hi, I’m Allesandra.Continue reading “Heaven Sent”
Partially Blind
Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/tag/fffc/ This is part of my novel ”In The Dark”. It is out for submission, and worked well with the prompt of arcade. It is about a journalist called Sarah, and she is investigating a drug’s operation which led to her husband’s murder and her going partially blind. The high street has undergoneContinue reading “Partially Blind”
Teacher Training
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/01/24/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-squish/ Allesandra squished the pen between her fingers and gazed at the sea of faces in front of her. Every child was seated at their desk, waiting for her first lesson. Her stomach churned. A teaching assistant stepped forward, bent to the height of a charged grin, as a boy with blond hairContinue reading “Teacher Training”
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