Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/03/18/w3-prompt-203-weave-written-weekly/ Leading you away from danger In my eyes, you are like my child giving safe passage is in my smile halting the dark thoughts with my light trusting in the sea to guide you home Hope never fails as I watch you glide on wishes that will soon come true use myContinue reading “Love”
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Sharing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/share-your-world-16th-march/ 1. Do you wear glasses, and if so, can you remember your first pair? As a child, I didn’t have glasses. I was about forty when I wore my first pair for reading. I have some for driving, but I don’t need them. 2. If you were a precious stone, what wouldContinue reading “Sharing”
Full Swing
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”
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”