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Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I never knew my grannie, but stories oft were told of a woman on a mission to find her precious gold. She wore these funny glasses a red rim, the shape of a heart Mum says I look like her and have the same love start. So I keep all of herContinue reading “Grannie”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Charlotte leaned into her reflection. Her silent tears fell, each forgotten wish merged with her scarlet cheeks, as she pressed her palm into the freezing glass. The dark nights, long and relentless, were an endless worry dump. Her mobile rang, and at first, she thought about not answering. On the seventh ring,Continue reading “A Loving Hope”

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

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”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It’s lovely that nature is everywhere. Sometimes we don’t notice its beauty, and sometimes we glimpse something we don’t expect to see. My son works near a woodland, and when I drove him to work in the early hours, we saw a family of deer just beyond the foliage. Mother Nature’s wonder.Continue reading “Mother Nature”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Mother Nature We heed your plea to keep our oceans free of plastic from our economy. Climate change We heed your scream turn our nightmare into dreams Our hearing gap is not what it seems. Father time In you we heed no more will we act in greed and plant a beautifulContinue reading “Mother Nature”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I am the youngest sister; didn’t get away with much . . . perhaps I did. You always protect me. understand I’m not perfect. You listen when I need support help my troubles feel less important. We share our stories. Grandchildren’s antics. Their art of being joyful keeps our outlook young. TogetherContinue reading “I’m Not Perfect”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Protection promised in a fractured marriage vow foundation covers bruises like secrets she chooses to remain silent now.

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Wishing waves washed smooth pebbles, as Carol finished her second cup of espresso for the morning. The freedom of her flip-flops were cool against her polished red toes. She dipped her fork into her light pancakes, covered in a lemon sauce. Each mouthful melted on her tonsils. She leant back in herContinue reading “Polished Toes”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Beautiful in your grace Understanding there is more Than this earth connecting us Truth spread across fragile wings Ensures the protection from heaven Relish in their special journey Flying towards their goal Let winged angels guide Your way home.