Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ sometimes it is difficult to keep We wake up unable to see that a hopeful cup runneth over. Be grateful, happy, and free When we share a smile walk that extra mile Love grins. with a fresh made coffee
Category Archives: Weekly Word Prompts
Oklahoma!
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/share-your-world-17th-november/ 1. What was the last book you read? I am reading a book called ‘‘Blitz Girls’’. It is about three women who join the Home Guard in WW2. Each has their own story to tell. I enjoy reading about that time period. Most of the stories have strong, proud, resourceful women, not afraidContinue reading “Oklahoma!”
Lucky Life
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I am thankful for spending time with my daughter, granddaughter, and son this year. We went on holiday together, to Devon. We spent the days going to different outings. We took our dogs, and they loved running around on the beach, when there was nobody else there, while we collected sea glass.Continue reading “Lucky Life”
Grumpy Duck
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/11/14/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-15-2025/ We all have nicknames for our loved ones, whether they are a grandparent, parent, or child. Pop can sometimes be used for a grandad. My daughter called hers ‘gandad’. When I was young, I watched Little House on the Prairie. The little girl, Laura, was called half-pint, and that is what myContinue reading “Grumpy Duck”
Warmth of Happy
Written for https://amanpan.com/tag/senhaisaturday/ Snow flakes softly sing Footsteps create a path to warmth of settled home. Cosy in blanket Hands wrapped around a cup of hot chocolate dream.
Love
Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/11/12/w3-prompt-185-weave-written-weekly/ He shared a kiss of loving bliss their marriage vows, said with pride A honeymoon, they sleep till noon in each others love they collide He shared a kiss, of hopefulness to be parents, they wish to be A sleepless night, each bottle right in each others arms they sleep. He sharedContinue reading “Love”
Copper Coins
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-4/ ‘I fold,’ Aiden said, his hand looking more like a multicoloured rainbow. His friends gripped their cards, each trying to mimic a well bred stare. The pot, a collection of copper and silver coins, the prize for the winner. ‘I raise,’ Steve said, and added ten pence. Stan scowled, as he droppedContinue reading “Copper Coins”
Golden Halo
Written for #missysmadchallenge. A faint light flickered in the distance, leading a group of friends down a trail they had never noticed before. Betty peers into the golden halo, following the brittle leaves. They hover, mid breeze, before drifting daintily among their fallen comrades. ‘We should head back,’ Alan said. ‘Mum wanted us home beforeContinue reading “Golden Halo”
Her Perfect Web
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah pulled back and rested on her back legs. Each droplet highlighted in the golden dawn shimmered. Layer upon entrusted layer, identical in its inspiration, held strong. She gathered in lithe limbs into the tiniest ball she could; hid like the moon on a cloudy night. Would her creation lure her victim?Continue reading “Her Perfect Web”
Sharing Love
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/share-your-world-10th-november/ I am grateful for my bestie; when I met her, at the age of eleven, our friendship is strong. She moved to America when she was fifteen, but best friends do not have to see each other every day. When I retire, I hope to make the journey across the water toContinue reading “Sharing Love”