Christmas

Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2023/12/20/ovi-poetry-challenge-27-new-is-your-inspiration/ School holidays are near bringing with it Christmas cheer, sparkly jumpers we will wear on the last day. School holidays are near, bringing with it a constant fear, a pasted on smile we will wear on the last day. What presents will Santa bring? presents fit for a king, Festive cheer theyContinue reading “Christmas”

Festive Season

My response for https://lindaghill.com/2023/12/20/one-liner-wednesday-a-more-honest-version/ In a world where you drag your feet from one venture to another; it is possible to fall asleep standing up. Written because it is the end of the school term, and the ultimate is the most tiring. We are ready for festive season; family, presents, and lots of yuletide cheer.Continue reading “Festive Season”

Family Fun

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/share-your-world-18th-december/ 1. Do you enjoy or get frustrated with the run up to the festive holidays? I look forward to the holiday season, and finding something special to make my loved one’s smile. I brought them with the person in mind. Although, as they get older, it is more difficult. I am told notContinue reading “Family Fun”

Festive

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ You alright?’ ‘Santa’s getting right on my nerves.’ ‘What’s he done?’ ‘I get that it is the festive period, but do we really have to wear all this green. It’s about time we were given the ability to update our image.’ Emily said. Elliot wrapped his arms around his best friend, andContinue reading “Festive”

2023

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/12/14/reenas-xploration-challenge-311/ It hardly seems like months have passed. 2024, who knows what will happen? We choose the same old resolutions. Whether it is to quit smoking, lose weight, or find another job. I have achieved none in the past and because of this, to make changes in the moment, is more productive. SeeingContinue reading “2023”

Christmas

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/12/11/share-your-world-11th-december/ Here are this week’s questions1.  What is your favourite song or artist beginning with the letter D? I used to sing Delilah by Tom Jones when I was little and as an adult I sang it on stage (Karaoke and badly). I needed a few drinks because I wouldn’t have the confidenceContinue reading “Christmas”

Plans

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ As this year ends, with only a few weeks left in 2023, I have no actual plans. Not yet anyway. I am waiting for some feedback on my WIP ‘‘Orvieto’’. I received a bursary for an agent to read it. Covered in red marks, I am sure, but I will have invaluableContinue reading “Plans”

Lucky

Written in response to https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/12/09/weekend-writing-prompt-341-rhythm/ and https://lindaghill.com/2023/12/08/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-dec-9-2023/ Moving to the rhythm of life is the fun part of being part of the universe. As each birthday arrives, I still get excited about the presents and spending time with family. Today I won’t be writing much because I am going out for my birthday. I willContinue reading “Lucky”

Friday Fibs

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/12/08/fibbing-friday-8th-december/ 1. What is Free Will When you go to the bank, and a free will is part of its package. 2. What is persona non grata It is an ungrateful person, who doesn’t like socks for Christmas. 3. What is bog standard In the eighties there were public toilets, which were underground.Continue reading “Friday Fibs”