Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/photo-challenge-529/ Deep in our own thoughts, Everything seems worthless People attempting to help Perhaps there is another way Realise there is a light Escaping from the dark Scaling the walls of fear In our lowest moment Only way is to climb No fear, just hope.
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Eldest
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/08/19/share-your-world-19th-august/ 1. Is there a particular song that makes you cry or become emotional? I am not sure who sang it, but there is an Irish ballad, which is about a son coming home and his dad, who died before he could say goodbye. I remember it at Dad’s funeral. When my sisterContinue reading “Eldest”
Boots
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I never knew my dad’s brother until I was twelve years old. When we met, I must have said I enjoyed listening to records because he kindly gave me a selection of vinyl. It was an eclectic bunch, from Abba, Punk Rock, Pop, sixties and fifties. ‘‘These boots are made for walking’’Continue reading “Boots”
Sorry
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Am I the first person to say sorry? Yes, because I hate going to sleep without clearing the air. If I feel I am in the right, it takes longer and when we have both calmed down, I will put my side of the argument. I apologise for getting angry, rather thanContinue reading “Sorry”
Safely
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/08/16/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-aug-17-2024/ ‘I would take the shirt off my back, but this needs to stop.’ David stared at his house mate, with a long suffering stare. ‘It’s just there has been a lot happening lately, and I don’t enjoy asking.’ ‘Look, this is the last time, but I have an idea. We could sitContinue reading “Safely”
Tomorrow
I will not be posting for a week as I am going on holiday tomorrow. An early start, and we are travelling to Dorset. It will be lovely to be near the beach and with my family. Post more when I get back.
Leftovers
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/tag/word-of-the-day/ ‘I’m calling a department meeting, as I believe there are supplies being stolen from the floor.’ Alan, tall for his age, in wheelie trainers, stared up at the culprits. The staff all looked at each other, their bags heavy and grinned. It wasn’t their fault they threw the remnants out at theContinue reading “Leftovers”
Mum
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-102/ Sorry I am a little late to the party. Mum’s number on speed dial. I rang at the same time every night. On the days I didn’t see her; seven o’clock wasn’t a fright. I miss those conversations – where we put the world to rights. Is Mum’s heaven number on speedContinue reading “Mum”
Golden
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/08/07/one-liner-wednesday-twice-the-bang-for-the-buck/ Without rain, the sunflower will never thrive, but working with the sun it will create a beautiful golden smile.
Escape Route
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/08/06/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-08-06-2024/ Wide open, and a thousand hands smothered her thoughts and she could hardly breathe. Mostly, she controlled the capacity to distinguish reality from getting lost in a maze of self destruction. Today, she struggled to find the escape route. She picked up her dog’s lead; she would not allow her fears aContinue reading “Escape Route”
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