Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/17/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-86/ She was scouring for her birthday present for months; she was never good at waiting. Whenever her mum was cooking, or her dad was watching the television, she would creep from room to room, trying to find it. One afternoon, she searched the cupboard in the hallway. Hidden behind piles of childhoodContinue reading “Found It”
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Smile
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/04/17/one-liner-wednesday-a-what-kind-of-ritual/ A smile shared is like a light spreading joy across our world. 😊😉😁
April
Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-264/ Drip, drip, drop little April showers, tumbling on my rainbow umbrella, Drip, drop, drip, I love those showers, wellington boots awash with joy Acting like a child in those April showers jumping around with a grin and giggle is on my lips Splash, splash, splash; Joy is abound.
Mask
Written for Many girls with autism all wear this mask saying they are confident keeping the secret of their fear. Girls with autism mask, because we are more social humans. This is where we copy what others are doing. It doesn’t mean we don’t feel the pressure of being in a crowded room. A fewContinue reading “Mask”
Childhood
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/share-your-world-15th-april-my-response/ 1. Regardless of whether you had them, can you remember three popular toys from when you were a child? Pogo sticks, Tiny Tears and a turntable. 2. Did you ever want something specific, but never had it? I was fortunate and if I requested an item, my parents always made an effortContinue reading “Childhood”
Comments
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I respond to anyone who comments on my post. However, when it is emojis I think a like is sufficient enough to end the conversation. When commenting on other author’s posts; It depends on what is written. If I enjoy a poem or short story my feedback is normally brief. If theContinue reading “Comments”
Seagull Strut
Written for https://carrotranch.com/2024/04/09/april-9-story-challenge-in-99-words/ As Steve strutted along the railing, he raised his head, searching for a tasty morsel. The best time was at lunch. Most hungry people would surge towards the outside restaurants for a sugary treat. The trick was to lie in wait until they least expected the surprise attack. He observed as aContinue reading “Seagull Strut”
A Tempest
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2024/04/13/weekend-writing-prompt-359-tempest/ A tempest inside your mind, waiting for the waves to suffocate following a disaster. Your storm will fade the clouds will part and love will shine through
Grandfather
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/reenas-xploration-challenge-326/ Opening the cardboard box, he pulled out his grandfather’s old chess set. They spent many an afternoon playing this game. Sometimes Pops allowed him to win. As he got older, their matches were better paired. ‘Daddy, what are you looking at?’ He picked up a piece and held it in the palmContinue reading “Grandfather”
Core
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/10/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-85/ Throwing the core of her apple away, she concentrated on her packed lunch. Alone was where she preferred to be. Only someone was walking towards her, armed with an unnerving smile. Most people weren’t friendly; thought she was childish playing with Pokemon. The little girl sat on bench. ‘Can I have aContinue reading “Core”