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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”

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”

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.

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.

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”

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.

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A new year, fireworks a plenty, January is a chance to make peace, give ourselves a reset. Whatever your life has shown, we can repair the past with a positive outlook, friends, family and love is a strength stronger than doubt and fear. as we begin our new year.

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah hid behind the balloons, all the smiling faces giving an air of happiness. Her little girl liked Baby shark, and she couldn’t afford the fancy birthday cakes, or themed parties. The balloons she got off Facebook Marketplace. The paint was free from the same site. Painting the wall, was easy. SheContinue reading “Birthday Treat”

Written in response for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It crawls all across my branch, its humanlike fingers tighten against my roots. I hear the angry rumble of the machine, its angry claws ready to cut through the red mark on my trunk. Cold, like a forgotten winter, there is nothing I can do to stop this insidious monster.Continue reading “Claws”

This week’s prompt from https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Barbed wire mind constantly giving unwanted feedback, shaping thoughts into a minefield of self destruction. Worry, fear, a sense of foreboding, always there . . . Yet! We can change our view, give ourselves a chance of survival; Focus on the things, which make us happy. A walk in theContinue reading “Yet!”