Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Blowing the candle out, she said The Lord’s Prayer. There were days when Sheila’s faith system faltered. As a child, going to Sunday school it the texts were taught. Reading the bible, and learning texts, were normal. Now, the only time she frequented church was at weddings and funerals. Our Father recited;Continue reading “Hopeful Arrow”
Category Archives: Weekly Word Prompts
Note
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2024/01/20/weekend-writing-prompt-347-note/ Just a note to say, you are beautiful. I get there are days when you struggle, and cannot cope with daily life. You are not to blame for what goes wrong in the world. It is beyond anyone’s control. Look around, and view the positives. A child’s smile, or wonder at theContinue reading “Note”
Close Up
Written in response http://lindaghill.com/2024/01/19/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-20th/ Close up, and I can’t be certain I am ready. Even Mum, with her constant calls and freshly cooked dinners, causes me to bite back harsh words. Since our scrap about Cornwall, she hasn’t been back. Telling her about my temporary job, as a food critic, did not go down well.Continue reading “Close Up”
Commercial Break
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/19/tv-commercials/ When I was younger, the adverts were as complex as the films, and series we watched. The Bisto Gravy, Gold Blend coffee, Heinz ketchup and beans. I remember a commercial when there were three children and saying what job they will do when they are adults, and the last child said, ‘MyContinue reading “Commercial Break”
Pets
Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/truthful-tuesday-january-16th-2024/ Do you now have, or have you ever had, a pet? If not, is it because of health reasons, such as allergies, restrictions based on where you live, or something else? If so, is it a cat or dog or something else? Was there any special reason for choosing the kind ofContinue reading “Pets”
Little Human
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Why do you scream, little human? I was happy in the jungle, and then you put me in a zoo with wired fences. Yes, you give me sustenance, but there is more to being a dinosaur than devouring dead meat? Hunting is in our DNA. Scared? You should be. Sometimes I wonderContinue reading “Little Human”
Feeling Cold?
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/15/share-your-world-15th-january/ 1. Do you use an air freshener in your home? If so, do you prefer a solid gel, spray, timed release, pot-pourri or something else? I should have something because of owning a dog. I think I may have lost my sense of smell because it doesn’t bother me withoutContinue reading “Feeling Cold?”
Cats and Dogs
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/01/15/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-497-cat-and-dog/ The reason why cats and dogs are at different ends of the happiness wheel. A wag of my tail letting you know I am good I love my owner. A swipe of my tail letting you pet me is a honour, don’t forget.
For the Love of Dogs
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/mans-best-friend/ I love dogs, but I didn’t used to. My next door neighbour had an Alsatian and he was brought to be a guard dog. Whenever I touched the fence, it would growl. When I observed them in the street I would walk the other way. When I married my husband (a familyContinue reading “For the Love of Dogs”
Kick The Habit
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/01/14/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-297/ ‘I have got to kick the habit.’ ‘What do you mean?’ ‘Sitting down before I do any work. It’s your fault; bringing your cakes and a bottle of wine.’ Sophie giggled and poured an enormous glass of red. Switching to Disney Plus, Stella scrolled down until she found her favourite movie; HarryContinue reading “Kick The Habit”
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