Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ God’s protection forever thrives Each turn he calmly contrives to offer us a gentle, guiding hand without the fear of harsh demands Take a breath-life can be tough Often we have had enough To pray, to love, to be without fear In unique ways, his hope is clear
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Dreaming Wins
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Not sure how I am going to follow that dream on a bike. I mean, it seems to me I would end up falling off, especially when I go uphill. Probably more like a nightmare with my lungs.’ Clara smiled at her friend; it took all her effort to persuade her toContinue reading “Dreaming Wins”
Symbiotic Bees
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Miss, what flowers do bees like?’ ‘Crocuses are good for honey. They do like hyacinths and dandelions. They love anything colourful because their eyes as different to ours and they see ultraviolet light.’ Sarah smiled, as her classmates seemed to be interested too. Even George was sitting on the carpet with hisContinue reading “Symbiotic Bees”
Walking The Dog
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Relaxing morning waking the dog in the park taking time to breathe Canopy of green protecting with a perfect present of beauty
Share the Joy
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”
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”