Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/06/05/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-6-2026/ ‘What a coincidence, seeing you on the train, and us going to the same place.’ Alice shrank into the corner of the seat and interlocked her fingers over her lap. She gave a brief nod and returned to her mobile, scrolling through all her notifications. ‘I mean, the theatre is not theContinue reading “Paper Cup”
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Dad
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/06/03/one-liner-wednesday-its-useless/ My hero isn’t a footballer, actor, or any one famous, he is my dad, and the person I could talk to about anything; if he were here today, I know he would tell me that everything would be okay and not to worry about things I cannot control – I miss ourContinue reading “Dad”
Joyful Yellow
Written for https://tankatuesday.com/2026/06/02/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-67-yellow-things-6-2-26/ Daffodils swaying spring always shares its blossoms a mothers day gift A joyful yellow sunflowers growing taller Children thrive too
The Heat
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/06/01/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-285/ Betty was tired and beat she loathed the humid heat with a paddling pool she thought it was cool to swim with a friend was a treat
Share the Joy
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Shine bright like a smile shared across the sea. When we share the joy, capture the little moments of happy reflected rays of light; drift along the shore ready to meet fragile grains of sand; we make them strong with our perfect streams; strong swimmers storing our fears into the deep, soContinue reading “Share the Joy”
Strange
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/challenge/ The bottom line, that’s where we signed A marriage dream, a different view living life with a partner new. Our names are different, a little strange our children with a varied range When they marry they can choose to be whoever they want you see No longer needing to make that changeContinue reading “Strange”
Observed
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/29/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-30-2026/ ‘Prevention is better than cure; that’s what my mum always used to say. Although covering his knees in bubble wrap seems to be a little overprotective.’ Sarah observed her grandson, unsteady on his feet, toddle around the garden without fear. Each instance he fell over – pop, pop, and pop. Giggling, heContinue reading “Observed”
Mental Health
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/challenge/ A hairdresser should be classed as someone with our mental wellbeing in their capable hands. They somehow make us feel like we are the only people in their chair. A cup of tea, or coffee, and friendly gossip help pass a couple of hours in peace. I never used to go everyContinue reading “Mental Health”
Jiminy
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/27/one-liner-wednesday-jiminy-cricket/ Allow your conscience be your guide if you want to be a real boy – treating women with respect is the proper way to show your sons the true meaning of being a man.
Storm
Written for https://tankatuesday.com/2026/05/26/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-66-exploring-haiku-5-26-26/ Humid air strangles nature struggles to find peace warring fractions strike We are in the middle of a heatwave in the UK. I am going to sleep with the fan on. It helps when I am closer to the cool air. We are terrible in this country – any severe weather andContinue reading “Storm”
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