Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Better to keep it brief when watching the news or all the horrible headlines will give you the blues. Better to keep it cool when reading the paper don’t be a politician’s fool You may regret it later. Better to use our minds when on the internet The truth will soon unwindContinue reading “The Blues”
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Lottery of Wins
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ As humans we all want better than we have, and dream of winning the lottery. Would that money change us? Probably, because we are leaving our old life behind. Sometimes, it is nice to save up for that dream holiday. It is different from our normal lives. I work in a school,Continue reading “Lottery of Wins”
Half Full
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Sarah opened the wooden door as the church welcomed her with a liturgy. When she was little, she attended Sunday school. In her drawer, she still had her white candle, hidden amongst photographs of her dad. The half full, or empty church held a silence she needed to be part of. AllContinue reading “Half Full”
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”
Sparkles
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Sparkles on a homemade card Placed with thought and love A picture made with crayon Relishing the moon and stars Kept real with their message Letting their mum know Every day is remembered Stating they cherish her so.
Writer Ravenclaw 