Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2023/07/04/fandangos-story-starter-104/ The mysterious figure emerged from the shadows of the dimly lit alley and started walking toward her, sending chills up and down her spine. She remembered her uncle’s words, and held the keys in her right hand. Nobody was going to hurt her, not with his valued advice. As heContinue reading “Protection”
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Remembering
Written for I wander along the beach, remembering a day when I could see the waves bob and weave towards the sand. We held hands, you gave me a little shell. It was half of a whole, like I was half of a whole for such a long time. My marriage today? It isn’t becauseContinue reading “Remembering”
Strong Roots
Written for https://wordcraftpoetry.com/ Wise Elder states woman, Watch over your young, Keeping them from harm until their roots are strong.
Mum
Written today for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It was the day to make the right decision. Her map, a ruse to stop herself from getting on the train. On another day, she couldn’t even leave the house. Was she afraid of meeting her birth mother? She wasn’t sure, not even now. Adoption, and she always understood her parentsContinue reading “Mum”
Unique
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/share-your-world-3rd-july/ I am unique, in a way I am grateful for because it is better than being boring. There is autism in our family, and when doing some training for work, I realised I had more traits than I thought I did, especially with my social interactions. That doesn’t matter; we are allContinue reading “Unique”
Palm
Written in response to https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2023/07/02/palm/ ‘Do you want me to read your palm?’ Sarah wasn’t sure that was a good idea; to predict the future just by looking at the lines on her hand. Yet, life had thrown so much at her. She wanted to know, would her bad luck end. Was she destined toContinue reading “Palm”
Puzzle Me
Written in response to https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/07/01/puzzle-this-saturday-mix-1-july-2023/ A Haiku, 5, 7, 5 So, puzzle me this? Our earth is getting warmer Work in unison.
Sticky Notes
Written in response to https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13140&preview=true ‘Don’t forget to let the dog out,’ the sticky note on the front of the fridge said. With a smile, she opened the door, and scrunched the note up. Toby almost sprinted into the garden, she watched as he wagged his tail in a thank you motion. He was almostContinue reading “Sticky Notes”
My Rock
Written in response to https://lindaghill.com/2023/06/30/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-1-2023/ My husband is my rock, and is always there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on, or someone to laugh with, or even someone that I want to moan about. Is he perfect? No, but then neither am I. When we got married, nearly thirty-six years ago,Continue reading “My Rock”
Little Fibbing
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/06/30/fibbing-friday-30th-june/ 1. Hircine It is the new section in the cinema, for anyone who wants to watch Ben Hur all day. 2. Roorback It is a type of lion, with a roar that can be heard from ten miles away. 3. Antithalian – It is a hooligan ant, who doesn’t wantContinue reading “Little Fibbing”
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