Hope

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/07/17/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-99/ Life goes to the wire, each and every day. Our words can inspire and belief will stay. How often do we miss, Mother nature’s gentle kiss? We rush from place to place without a step, we flee To look upon her magical face is an amazing beauty.

Structure

Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2024/07/17/writers-chat-wednesday-2/ Sammi asks if I have a writing ritual. When I wake up, I edit, or write for half an hour on my latest novel. I use ProWritingAid, and it helps with grammar, sentence structure and shows me when I repeat words and sentences. In the afternoon, I concentrate on my blog. That’sContinue reading “Structure”

Magic

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/07/16/fandangos-story-starter-158/ ‘This is no ordinary book,’ the proprietor of the used bookstore said. ‘Why?‘ Jeremy asked, turning it over to find a connector, similar to his I pad. ‘When you open it, the words create a picture in your mind. Read that first sentence and see where your imagination takes you.’ He openedContinue reading “Magic”

Family

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/07/15/share-your-world-15th-july/ 1. Do you have a bestie? (i.e. best friend) I met my bestie when I was twelve years old. She sat on the railings, and I wanted to be brave and ask her if we could be friends. I am glad I did, because forty-eight years later we are more like sisters. SheContinue reading “Family”

Cluster

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/tag/word-of-the-day/ A cluster of thoughts mixed in with the positive, and it was difficult to see through the fog. Sarah opened her eyes, understanding her vision would always remain different. A hazy picture, but not even a portion of living. Her hero held her hand, as he did when she was a teenager.Continue reading “Cluster”

Sparkle

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/07/13/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-adapt/ Adapting to life can be difficult, but being kind to yourself is important. As children, we mess up, and understand that it is fine. As grown-ups, we tend to be tougher on ourselves. Like we are not allowed the same advice. Parents think they are not perfect, but they don’t wish forContinue reading “Sparkle”

Kind to Yourself

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/07/12/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-13-2024/ During those moments where you are sure you cannot cope feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself and move forward is the best action. Sometimes that is easier said than done. Life doesn’t run smoothly, and when trying to navigate the obstacles, doing everything by yourself can be difficult. Get help when neededContinue reading “Kind to Yourself”

Snapshot

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/reenas-xploration-challenge338/ I took the picture, and you were wearing a slanted smile. The light behind your eyes, fell into a shallow shadow, seeming to say, this moment in time isn’t real. I lowered my camera and enveloped your trembling hands. We spoke, you shared, we crawled through your fears, and I understood.