Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ ‘Granddad. Can you help me with my maths homework?’ ‘Bring it over, and I’ll see what I can do.’ He looked at the paper and worked out the question. His grandson, Jack, shook his head. ‘You’re doing it all wrong.’ ‘This is how I multiplied numbers when I was a boy. CheckContinue reading “All Wrong”
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Through Our Relationships
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/09/16/one-liner-wednesday-facts-few-and-far-between/ A I is an good tool for research, but it will not take the place of human writers; it is through living our stories are imagined; it is through our relationships characters are built and it is through the pen we share our worth – Stories are from the heart, and sharedContinue reading “Through Our Relationships”
Sharing Worlds
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/14/share-your-world-14th-september-2026/ 1. As a child, how did you make extra pocket money? I would help clean my bedroom and go shopping for my parents. It was my job to go and get the Sunday paper and cigarettes. Back then if you had a note from your parents they would allow you to buyContinue reading “Sharing Worlds”
Guiding Love
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ God’s protection forever thrives Each turn he calmly contrives to offer us a gentle, guiding hand without the fear of harsh demands Take a breath-life can be tough Often we have had enough To pray, to love, to be without fear In unique ways, his hope is clear
Work
Written for https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2026/09/13/wordle-774/ It would seem that Sam carried the world on her fragile shoulders. Yet, today wasn’t the day for fear. She was not just someone, or that’s what her mother used to say. Being a sister and daughter meant everything to her. Positive worth was more than standing tall. The wind wandered withoutContinue reading “Work”
Social Media
Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-393/ Sally stared at her screen, waiting for the ping that showed a new notification. Tic Toc shorts flashed. She scrolled through each funny cat video, cooking lesson, and her peers doing silly stunts. Nothing lasted anything more than a minute. ‘Sally! Dinner is ready,’ her dad said. ‘Be there in a minute!’Continue reading “Social Media”
Never Smug
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”
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”
