Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Don’t act like a lemon pursing your lips against what is slipping through your grasp. Even the sour, with a drizzle of sugar mixes with the sweet to create perfection.
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Genuinely
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/05/02/reenas-xploration-challenge-329/ ‘Magnum opus. That’s a fancy name for a drink.’ ‘No, the painting on that wall. This is my new inspiration.’ Bob studied the canvas, uncertain of his ability to perceive its true nature. His upbringing taught him not to express anything unfavorable. Genuinely, the difficulty reared into a question before he hadContinue reading “Genuinely”
My Strength
Written for https://thesoundofonehandtyping.com/category/writers-workshop-2/ I have no recollection of my siblings entering this world because, as an unplanned addition my parents didn’t foresee. An accident, or a surprise, I changed their life. My mother was thirty-eight, while my dad was forty-nine. The older of my siblings, sixteen, and my brother, ten were confused when I crashedContinue reading “My Strength”
Cost of Living
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/28/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-312/ ‘It’s on the level. If I give them my savings, I will triple my money?’ The message in his junk folder was a shock, but he was looking for a way to generate some income. ‘What are you doing?’ his wife shouted. ‘Remember last week when the Prince wanted a loan.’ ‘IContinue reading “Cost of Living”
Pride
Written for https://murisopsis.wordpress.com/2024/03/29/looking-at-poems-around-the-world/ and I have written an England Cameo poem. In awe of ten tiny toes and the knowledge I was their mum I found hope in shiny, beautiful blue eyes They took my breath and my heart beat strong.
I’m Glad
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/29/share-your-world-29th-april/ 1. Have you ever had a hangover? How old were you? I was sixteen when I started drinking. The initial wobbly morning was after I drank several vodkas. Lost three hours, but didn’t experience that much of a morning-after feeling. Never touched it since. I have had many hangovers, and that feeling ofContinue reading “I’m Glad”
Engaged
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I dislike remaining still and doing nothing, so even when I am viewing the television I edit my novel, reading, or write on my website. It supports in keeping my brain engaged. I used to play games on my mobile, but I found them addictive, so don’t do that as much. ThisContinue reading “Engaged”
Preparing
Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=15122&preview=true It was just one day. The moment she was preparing to see her birth Mummy for the first time. She loved her adoptive parents. They took on excursions to the park, brought story books. Leaving them wasn’t an option. The only memory of her other home was eating beans on toast andContinue reading “Preparing”
Binge Watching
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/04/26/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-27-2024/ ‘I love this show!’ ‘Yea, what season are we on, anyway?’ ‘Seven.’ Steve pressed fast forward on the remote, ready to watch episode one. There was always a cliffhanger. Although, when you were aware, there were another ten seasons, it was clear most of the characters would survive. They stocked up withContinue reading “Binge Watching”
Friday Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/fibbing-friday-26th-april/ 1. Who do you associate with ‘green fingers’? Eating a doughnut with a lime filling.2. Who or what was the Red Baron? A King who never left home without his red cloak.3. What was the significance of yellow ribbons around the oak trees? People tied yellow ribbons around oak trees to showContinue reading “Friday Fibs”
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