Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I don’t mind reading new authors, but rarely buy new books. The last one I brought was by an author called Nicky Peacock, and The 13th Girl. I enjoyed her story about a serial killer and its female protagonist. There are many shops that allow you to buy secondhand books. The lastContinue reading “Second Hand”
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Crimson Fields
I wrote this poem a few years ago. The first world war might be over a hundred years ago, but we should never forget their sacrifice. ”For our tomorrows, they gave their todays.” Crimson Fields Like a blanket of love, Protecting the fallen, Sheltering the brave, Tending the graves, of the brave young men, WhoContinue reading “Crimson Fields”
Watch The Parade
Today is Remembrance Sunday, and I always watch the parade. My dad was a paratrooper in the second world war, and my father-in-law, in the the Green Howards. When I was young Dad never missed a Remembrance Sunday. I saw the emotion, as he thought about his friends, who weren’t so lucky. He wrote aContinue reading “Watch The Parade”
Sweet Share
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/share-your-world-20th-october/ 1. What did you have for lunch yesterday? I had a crackers, cheese, and ham. Although for dinner my husband made me a roast dinner (beef, gravy, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, and green beans). 2. Did you have a dessert, and if so, what was it? Yes, a treacle pudding. 3. Do youContinue reading “Sweet Share”
Mind Wandering
As part of November Novel writing on ”Pro Writing Aid”, I am writing some new chapters for my story ”In The Dark”. I used ”creative clouds” as a prompt. Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/reenas-xploration-challenge-403/ Creative clouds are sweeping across a confused sky. As my mind wanders, there is a quiet release from my overthinking. At the backContinue reading “Mind Wandering”
I Don’t Remember
Because I cannot remember what I posted four years ago, I looked back at my old posts. On the 4th of September 2021 this was my post. A snippet from my book ”It Won’t Happen Again”. This is the part where my my character, Martha, is about to marry her husband. New to blogging, IContinue reading “I Don’t Remember”
Not On Camera
1. Do you like having your photograph taken? Not really, although I love the photographs with my family.2. Did you have a school photograph taken every year? Yes, without fail. Although I only have one of me at school, with a haircut in the shape of a bob.3. Do you take photographs using a phoneContinue reading “Not On Camera”
Freedom
Written for https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecorecorby.com%2Fwhats-on%2Fvoices-of-gaia%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1cb9bebda30c44b59d6308ddf9d917b4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638941433002641356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pXpMlyxWSi0rd6vT1jbPUqHwxGiT%2B9z2xbo3CAM3Vz0%3D&reserved=0 This is a link to the Voices of GAIA, where my poem ”Freedom” and other writer’s creations were recorded for my local entertainment centre. I didn’t get to attend because of my dentist appointment, but I was sent this link so I could hear, not only my own poem, but other writer’sContinue reading “Freedom”
Deep Roots
Yesterday I joined a group of writers, artists, musicians, and freestyle dancers in a day of creativity. We worked with local director who runs Deep Roots Tall Trees. While I was there I found out about their dance group, which I will join. I met a woman called Abbi, who runs poetry sessions on line,Continue reading “Deep Roots”
A Perfect Day
Autumn colours spin ballerina pirouettes Carpets of gold smile. I love the change in seasons, and the cooler weather brings beautiful carpets.