Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A crack in the smile, and her strength faltered. She was like a statue, who lingered to much in the sun. Time was a healer; her doctors said that. Yet, a year passed and she struggled to comprehend how to cease her sadness. ‘Sorry it has been a while since I visited.’Continue reading “The Power of Nature”
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Bob
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Her boots crunched as Barbara maintained sight of her border collie. He adored bounding in the dirty water, or a muddy puddle if he could find it. She already had a towel on the rear seat, but it demanded time to shower him. It was his least favourite thing. An object glintedContinue reading “Bob”
Vision
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A muffled sob, and the vision of her dad on the stairs felt genuine. Was it an illusion? It wasn’t clear, but he settled on the middle step, waiting for her. Fear descended on his shoulders, hushed at first. Pinching her leg, the pain didn’t wake her up. ‘I am there forContinue reading “Vision”
A Little Happiness
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Martha sat in the same spot in the coffee shop. The waitress didn’t even have to ask her order. A latte; no sugar and a cheese sandwich. Sometimes, if she had the cash, she would splurge on an Eccles cake. She would never be far away from a note book. A scanContinue reading “A Little Happiness”
Women’s Rights
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ As a young woman, growing up in the eighties, there were few role models to aspire to. Women in films were portrayed as victims. The prince would swoop in and save them. There were some such as Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, and Charlie’s Angels. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparentContinue reading “Women’s Rights”
Where the Sun Once Was
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I observe humans, wondering if they will ever learn their lesson. Mists, where the sun once was. There are children without the knowledge of outside play. Parents can only show them on their tablets or mobiles. It never bothered me when I was alive – the destruction in my factories polluting theContinue reading “Where the Sun Once Was”
Stronger
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Climbing into the atmosphere, footprints imprinted in hearts full of doubt Sometimes it is easy to give up when life gets tough. Yet striding forwards creates memories. With family and friends, we are stronger. together.
Home
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Home a close knit flock in our formation of V, we escape the weather reality, A winter chill, the hint of things to come we fly south, our position we hold until the warmer air recoils Following our family on the breeze home.
Papa
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘I had a brilliant first day. I can write my name really well,’ Ayan said, his eyes bright with knowledge. It didn’t matter that these children weren’t biologically his; he was proud to be their papa. They forgot about work and replaced it with a joy that no pay could bring asContinue reading “Papa”
Grief
Written in response to https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Alone, grief building up layers of protection against life. It is easier to pull away than be hurt by opinions of others. Yet, the biggest lie is the one you tell yourself. The love of family friends, will protect a fragile mind. Alone and the fear wins.
Writer Ravenclaw 