Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Dream Boat In my sturdy fishing boat, drifting out to sea, I spied a giant, blue whale, who showered hello to me. In my sturdy paddle boat, shuffling out to sea, I spied a white, graceful swan, who flew right over me. In my sturdy Pirate boat, surging out to sea, IContinue reading “A Daring Dream”
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Please Daddy
Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/10/22/crimsons-creative-challenge-057/ Clara pulled at her daddy’s sleeve, and her shoulders slumped stoically onto the table. Pinky was all alone out there. What if something happened to him? A passing dog could take him home and rip out all its insides. ‘Please, Daddy, we have to go back. It’s going to rain, and he’sContinue reading “Please Daddy”
Crust Hater
Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2025/10/27/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-255/ For any parent with a fussy child, a limerick to you all. Crust Hater There once was a man who hated crust so his mum ground the leftovers to dust She scattered them fine and at night did he dine on crumble, and he never sussed.
Absorb or Repel
Written for https://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com/2025/10/absorbrepel-tankatuesday-haiku-tanka.html Absorb kind sunshine welcoming new buds to thrive pink, yellow, and warm. Repel blue rainfall in a warm season, still fun puddles share rainbows. Absorb safe sunshine whispering to its sweeping gold, red, wise goodbyes. Repel soft snowflakes in a cold season, still fun life is in our heart.
Pareidolia – Cloud Watching
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ As a child, I loved laying on the grass and watching the clouds go by. I would point out each shape with my friend, and it was a brilliant game. If I witnessed a swan, a horse-drawn carriage, or a deer, we would spend the afternoon in joyful company. Phsycological and partContinue reading “Pareidolia – Cloud Watching”
Trick or Treat
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-390/ ‘Trick or treat; all American nonsense; in my day, we didn’t have such a thing.’ Grampi Johnson folded his arms, into his chest and tapped his pen on his crossword puzzle. ‘Well, that’s not quite true; remember penny for the guy, where we used to go around the houses collecting money toContinue reading “Trick or Treat”
Shrill Alarm
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/10/24/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-25-2025/ The one thing I am looking forward to, when I retire, is not having to wake up to a shrill alarm. I have four alarms because I tend to sleep through at least two of them. Is that because I am getting older, and just want to have a sleep in? WhateverContinue reading “Shrill Alarm”
Reluctant Cleaner
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/weekend-writing-prompt-439-bachelor/ Charlie regretted his choice of bachelor pad when he found out his reluctant cleaner (mum) wouldn’t commute daily.
Reversed
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/10/22/one-liner-wednesday-he-laughed/ If the chicken crossed the road for a take away; would they have a human fried rice with prawn crackers?
Sweet Share
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/share-your-world-20th-october/ 1. What did you have for lunch yesterday? I had a crackers, cheese, and ham. Although for dinner my husband made me a roast dinner (beef, gravy, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, and green beans). 2. Did you have a dessert, and if so, what was it? Yes, a treacle pudding. 3. Do youContinue reading “Sweet Share”
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