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Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ The most valuable lesson I learnt, from making a mistake is not to give up. I was talking to my granddaughter and told her the importance of persevering. Life can be hard sometimes, but it is about not giving up. Talking to her today, I felt nothing but pride. I believe sheContinue reading “Never Give In”

Written for https://amanpan.com/tag/senhaisaturday/ Anyone in the UK probably would relish a thunderstorm; we don’t fare well in humid heat. I spent the afternoon in my swimming pool; put up for my granddaughter. She went swimming at the pool today, and I sat there in peace reading my book. What a beautiful way to spend anContinue reading “Happy”

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ An egg with nothing but yolk can grow into life with the help of folk Yet with nurture and grace to thrive A tiny chick could stay alive As their feathers grow with grace They learn to fly at their own pace One day they will fly the nest and their parentsContinue reading “Chick”

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/06/20/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-stop/ Stop fearing because of misconceptions. Listen to others with a kind soul careful consideration sings like a nightingale in joy of a world united in healing a heart with kind gestures Smiles instead we gift love

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/06/22/share-your-world-22nd-june-2026/ 1. What food item has gone up out of all proportion in your opinion over the last year? It is hard to say, as everything has gone up in the last year. 2. When Covid hit in 2020, did you get caught without vital provisions, or were you able to buy whatContinue reading “Vegetables”

Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/06/22/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-288/ There was an old man on the train who forgot where he left his brain He checked under the seat but his mind couldn’t meet so he decided to jump out in the rain.

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Eight hours passed by in a blur In my arms I was holding her No pain remembered, I was proud of my hard work, my love endowed Five years and throughout the din in my arms, I was holding him Tiny fingers, tiny toes A mum protects, God always knows.

Humidity hung in the dense clouds, but as the rain hammered against dry earth, a blue sky peered in between the shadows. The sun, with the most beautiful grin, spread across like a burst of hope. Slowly, each colour reflected against the ripples of a puddle, and nature nurtured its brave new breaths to silenceContinue reading “Rainbow”

Written for https://reinventionsreena.com/2026/06/18/reenas-xploration-challenge-435/ ‘I learnt a word today, in religious education, Grannie. Numinous.’ ‘Are sure that is a word, sweetheart?’ ‘Yes, it is. My teacher said so.’ With her hands on both hips, Lily shared the same indignant look her daughter did when she ate the last packet of crisps. ‘Are you sure you don’tContinue reading “Numinous”

Written for https://jilywily.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/haiku-fridays-with-j-dub-6-2/ Litter of leaves crunch red, purple, green submerge shy into soft earth.