Baked Beans

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-382/ Betty put the sack of washed potatoes in her cupboard. She pulled out the largest two, and wrapped them in silver foil. Two hours later, she covered them in melting butter, cheese, and a whole tin of baked beans. Each large mouthful lingered quietly before its memory ordered her to take anotherContinue reading “Baked Beans”

Warming Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/share-your-world-1st-september/ 1.  Is your home heated by radiators, underfloor heating or an open fire? I have radiators in all of my rooms, and they only go on when a jumper doesn’t keep you warm. I don’t have them on during the night, as I find it difficult to sleep when it is tooContinue reading “Warming Share”

One Day

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/08/30/weekly-prompts-the-one-day-prompt-16/ Bunched fists, and a proud cry, she counted my fingers Words, steps, each milestone lingered months turn into years one day you turn eighteen New journey with your partner Two new lives; a proud mum always goes bunched fists, a proud cry, and count their toes

Being a Mum

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ The best part of my life is when I became a mum and a grannie. My children are my greatest joy, and I remember holding them and wondering how we created something so perfect. My daughter is the oldest. Our son, born five years later, made our little family complete. I wouldContinue reading “Being a Mum”

A Happy Wife

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/08/29/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-aug-30-2025/ ‘A toast to a happy marriage, and just remember, a happy wife, and a peaceful life,’ the best man said, his speech finished. Guests raised their flutes as the laughter died down from his drunken revelations. The father of the bride pushed himself into a standing position. His palms sweating, he wipedContinue reading “A Happy Wife”

Final Journey

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Journey little one Journey to heaven heaven is where he is heaven, his warmth awaits waiting since he said goodbye waiting to let you eat off his plate again. Not sure if this fits the prompt, but my son’s Jack Russel Molly passed away today. She was fifteen, but it was stillContinue reading “Final Journey”

Boat Ride

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/share-your-world-25th-august/ I would buy my son and daughter a house of their own, put some money in a bank account for my grandson and granddaughter, donate money to The Heart Foundation, Cancer, and Alzheimers. I haven’t seen my bestie since I was fifteen. She moved to America with her family. I would loveContinue reading “Boat Ride”

Our words this week from https://mindlovemisery.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/mlmm-monday-wordle-439/ aretry, hover, once, pretend, cold, alone, practice, honey, primate, security, dense, forbid, Laura hovered in the background and practiced what to say before she faced the crowd. There was security in an isolated environment; her promise to go to the party, a regret when she said yes. Spending theContinue reading