Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/07/25/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-26-2025/ I love being in a quiet place where all you can do is relax and hear the sounds of the sea. Sitting on a deckchair with a captivating novel. Nobody there to interrupt that narrative replaying in your head. For me, books have always been a pastime to help with the stressesContinue reading “Quiet and Safe”
Category Archives: Weekly Word Prompts
Right or Left
Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/07/23/crimsons-creative-challenge-044/ ‘Why don’t you ever ask for directions?’ Luna Rabbit said, poking her head out of the long green grass. Peter scowled at his mobile phone. Was it turn right at the next stalk, or left? As usual, the sat-nav took him on the scenic route. It wasn’t his fault they were wellContinue reading “Right or Left”
Treasure
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/tag/poetry-challenge/ where the challenge is to write a cinquain. Treasure not in wealth family bond stronger giving us a reason to smile children.
Breeze In
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/07/23/one-liner-wednesday-some-days-ya-just-cant-win/ A cool breeze, and fresh rain, takes the humidity out of any tense situation.
In My Garden
Gift From Heaven
Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2025/07/22/fowc-with-fandango-glower/ Her mum’s stare was like a glower from a volcano before it erupted. Joy gripped her school bag, acutely aware she was over an hour later than she promised. Her thoughts hunted for The bus was late? She tried that one last time, and she ended up being grounded for two weeks.Continue reading “Gift From Heaven”
Name Blindness
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I have trouble remembering names. Working in a school, there are many I have to remember. Teachers I perceive as easier because if I cannot recall from a previous meeting, I am able to just say miss or sit and avoid punishment with it. When it is a child, that is moreContinue reading “Name Blindness”
Memories
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/07/18/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-19-2025/ The best fish and chips are those eaten at the seaside. Crisp batter, soft cod, and chips cooked in oil. It is making me hungry; not the healthiest thing I could eat, but tasty all the same. It is the same with scones with cream and jam. Sitting in a cafe, eatingContinue reading “Memories”
Clarity
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/reenas-xploration-challenge-390/ When chaos fills your mind with dread Let carefree clarity repeat instead. You are safe; don’t let fear win. stay close to family and kin. Sharing with others when you struggle Worries won’t burst your bubble When chaos fills your mind with dread Let careful clarity win instead.
Name
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/fibbing-friday-18th-july-2025/ 1. Nitro – Lucifer2. Skinny Legs – Bambi (deer)3. Iron – Mr. Fantastic (can be flat)4. Mailman – Ben Grimm (The Thing)5. BoJo – Jeremy Loyd (husband of Joanna Lumley)6. Teflon Tony – Tony Blair7. Iron Lady – my mum.8. J.Lo – Joanna Lumley9. Smokin’ – Jonny Storm10. Bottler Brown – Thumper