Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Shine bright like a smile shared across the sea. When we share the joy, capture the little moments of happy reflected rays of light; drift along the shore ready to meet fragile grains of sand; we make them strong with our perfect streams; strong swimmers storing our fears into the deep, soContinue reading “Share the Joy”
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Mummy
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Mummy can I have an ice-cream?’ ‘Sure, there are plenty in the freezer. I went shopping earlier.’ ‘But I want a witches hat from the ice-cream man. It’s only one pound fifty. It is so hot, and it is all I fancy,’ Carol pleaded. Anne opened up her purse, almost expecting toContinue reading “Mummy”
Library
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Walking into the library, she couldn’t look away from the different books lining the white shelves. A kaleidoscope of colour, each with their own story. What would she read first? Katie, a story of a grandfather and his granddaughter a wonderful way to pass an hour or three. She could imagine runningContinue reading “Library”
Atmosphere
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Is that a living world beyond the horizon? A new planet and a chance to start again? Their tiny pod drifted over a barren waste covered with nothing but single cell forms. It was like its own moon, keeping the surface connected to its counterparts. ‘Is it the one?’ Stevena said. ‘HopeContinue reading “Atmosphere”
Home
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ They walked out of the darkness, bathed in light. Charley wasn’t sure what it was, but understood it wasn’t a dream. She stepped forward, hoping to see her father. They said this would happen, but she wasn’t sure she believed in the afterlife; there was no sign. ‘Mum, what are you lookingContinue reading “Home”
Fragile Smile
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I wrote this story because I wanted to highlight that girls can have autism too. Many have been misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety. They are more social and will try to fit in, where boys can be more distant. It is exhausting to mask (act like others do). Constantly having a commentaryContinue reading “Fragile Smile”
Always Protected
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Holding precious bundles in my arms counting ten perfect fingers and toes I share how much love there is to give and that you will always be protected. Lines are layered into walls another inch; years quickly flee I smile beyond a veil of pride for each wonderful milestone reached. As childrenContinue reading “Always Protected”
Safety
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It is not the end. A lifetime of overthinking, and her therapists words tapped in Betty’s mind like a keyboard. She hadn’t thought about a possible diagnosis of autism. A solitary child; she preferred her company, to the hustle of the playground. She joined in when they played with a skipping rope,Continue reading “Safety”
Not So Alone
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stroll across the paving stones Do you step with me? Allow me to make my own mistakes.? There are days when I feel so alone When I cannot sleep, my nights are fake. Yet, as the breeze wafts over tired eyes Where will my thoughts land? I refuse to listen toContinue reading “Not So Alone”
There is More
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Red-breasted robin A sign there is more to life always protected. When I see a robin, a butterfly, or a white feather, I feel like I am being looked after by loved ones. Whatever our thoughts, it brings comfort, in a crazy world. The image wasn’t quite a robin, but it remindedContinue reading “There is More”
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