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Dad

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ ‘Whatever the distance, our roots will always be strong,’ her dad said, holding her hand. ‘I cannot get used to being so far away, but I can’t stay here. The consultant says my sight isn’t getting any better. There are so many memories at home, and I don’t feel like I amContinue reading “Dad”

Last Time

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Reading the receipt, Clara hoped there was a returns policy. Her husband was sweet, trying to buy her the dress she was admiring in the window, but he chose the wrong size and colour. She never looked good in pink, and the last time she was a size ten, she was eighteen.Continue reading “Last Time”

A Reason to Smile

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Christmas Cheer Happy family feasts In celebration of Jesus birth Sharing chocolates and laughter Trusting the turkey is cooked in time Many glasses clink to the chef with a mission As we pull crackers with gifts, with no reason we wish our loved ones the best of the season.

Happy Accident

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ I always think of myself as a happy accident. My mum was thirty-nine, and my dad was fifty when I was born. My sister was sixteen years older and my brother is ten years my senior. he said that was untrue. He was clearly sixty. That’s okay with me, because that makesContinue reading “Happy Accident”

The Last Journey

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Chloe switched her wipers to the fastest setting as her high beams searched for lonely travellers. She preferred the night shift. There were only a handful of passengers. George, the first to embark, his back straight, sat at the front. His nightly visits to The Pied Horse, where he drank two pintsContinue reading “The Last Journey”

Last Moments

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ As Sarah sheltered underneath an oak tree, its sturdy branches protected her from the unexpected hailstorm. She stretched her coat around her school uniform. It had been months since she had seen her friends. Excuses sent by text were common. Retreating into her homework easily, she kept conversations brief. No one desiredContinue reading “Last Moments”

Jumping

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Walking on the moon; one giant leap and all that. Although it is more like jumping on the lunar surface because there little gravity there. We weigh less. Even better in space. We all remember the first occasion someone bounded on its dry surface. I wonder why we didn’t go back there?Continue reading “Jumping”

No Wake Up Call

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ I’m on a mission to retire one day where I will have more of a say about what I do each day that will make me smile. No alarm clock to wake me up with my coffee, an extra cup maybe I’ll buy another pup and go for longer walks. From sixteen,Continue reading “No Wake Up Call”