Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ All her boats trundled behind each other, the calm waters of her mind in tune with the nature. She closed her eyes, did as her therapist instructed. ‘Where are you?’ ‘On a river, I am in a boat.’ She smiled, memories of her dad on a sunny afternoon. They would go fishing,Continue reading “In Tune”
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Apples and Pears
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sheila tugged at the apples hanging off her tree like a rainbow. Her pear branches shed the last of its beauty, and the basket was heavy in her hands. Cooking apples-the only way to them was in an apple pie, crumble, or make her own cider. Making the pastry, she prepared aContinue reading “Apples and Pears”
Dad
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I recollect in my happiest dreams the crosswords you used to complete, a calm tone when I didn’t behave at school the extra strong mints on your favourite chair and my searching questions, which caused a tear to fall. You allowed me to talk when I needed a friend always with myContinue reading “Dad”
Sparkling
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stand at the altar, my exhausting climb to this deserted cave forgotten. Each glossy step’s glossary covering sparkling behind me. Weird, my past existence. A blur of images swirl beneath the pools of still water. Is this what it is like to drift into a constant sleep? All my worries lingerContinue reading “Sparkling”
Words
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Only the withered pages of his diary held the truth. The days, where he met Richie, with an offer of a meal paid for, saved him some money. He appeared a nice bloke. Always well dressed, and with the latest mobile phone. It only seemed fair, he would deliver the package. HeContinue reading “Words”
Boots
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I never knew my dad’s brother until I was twelve years old. When we met, I must have said I enjoyed listening to records because he kindly gave me a selection of vinyl. It was an eclectic bunch, from Abba, Punk Rock, Pop, sixties and fifties. ‘‘These boots are made for walking’’Continue reading “Boots”
Face
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Feel my face in a mask of green gold, sometimes I lose my faith in the mould. Touch my tears Trailing from tired eyes, sometimes I lose my clown disguise. Hear my thoughts black as a starless night, sometimes I lose and its flight or fight See my fears, write them downContinue reading “Face”
Frightened
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I rest here, watching the dusk rise and fall to my doubts. A dad to a little girl, and sometimes it is overwhelming to admit I struggle with finding the real me. Today isn’t the first time I have felt frightened. I yearn to give my daughter the moon, but that’s notContinue reading “Frightened”
Misty
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Misty wandered the forests, practicing to howl. I was something she needed to do to join her pack, but the fear of failure drew her ever closer to the centre. She lifted her snout, and initially, she whimpered. The moon concealed itself under its cover and whispered its hello. ‘Shine, little one,Continue reading “Misty”
Cards
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ In our hand, we have a pair, protecting each other to help during tough moments or share the joy. Even the jokers make us laugh. When there is a straight run, the colours run into each other we stretch forwards as a deck. When your cards don’t match, we bluff our wayContinue reading “Cards”
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