#WDYS

Literally Speaking

”You’re skating in thin ice,’ Miss Taylor said. In his head, Tom thought of traffic cones, with white stripes on thin strip of ice. He wasn’t quite sure what the teacher meant. He wasn’t on any ice, and swinging on his chair. It was comfortable that way. ”I’m not on any ice,’ he said, pushingContinue reading “Literally Speaking”

No Vacancies

Written for the word prompt What Do You See https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah held her small suitcase, and wandered across the streets, hoping for somewhere to stay. There were vacancies, but not in 1953, not for her. Great Britain had fought a war on her behalf, but it was still legal to put signs up in theContinue reading “No Vacancies”

What Do I See?

In a bid to help the rise of mankind again, the first metal exoskeleton was born. Scientists, proud to reveal their new hybrid. Part human and part robot. For those brave enough to try, their brains changed into a series of electrical impulses, and kept alive in a computer. Transferred into the base of theContinue reading “What Do I See?”

Blind Date

What possessed me to go on Tinder? Boredom? Long lonely evenings with just my cat for company? I wasn’t sure, but sitting opposite my date, that’s where I wanted to be. He insisted on ordering the most expensive wine, and shared one glass with her. There were so many things she knew about his ex-wife,Continue reading “Blind Date”

Daria paced up the street, wondering what type of kitten they would get. It seemed such a good idea getting a black and white kitten, but now they were only replacing Cindy. A black and white cat, with a whole lot of attitude. who loved sleeping with next door Rottweiler, climbing trees and the onlyContinue reading “#WDYS”

My Wings are Wide

Always My wings are wide enough to handle all your troubles. I protect as you struggle, Carry you when you’re tired. Love you when you cannot love yourself. Just know my wings are enough to handle or your troubles.

It’s a Man’s World

I hid in plain sight behind the stone structures. I knew they wouldn’t allow me to take part in the Olympic games. No female had ever stepped foot inside these walls. From an early age I wanted to be an Olympian. I watched my father battle against his peers in the discus throwing event. IContinue reading “It’s a Man’s World”

A New Beginning – A trio of Word Prompts

A waiting room with a view. Mountains, tall and silent, reflected on to the lake like a child’s drawing was painted underneath. Calm, quiet, and my thoughts focussed on the surgery I was about to embark on. I know what you’re going to say? Looks aren’t everything. But ever since I was a child theContinue reading “A New Beginning – A trio of Word Prompts”

House Keys

‘Did I leave the keys in the door?’ I ask myself several times in the car. I can’t search my bag while driving, and they’re not where I normally put them. ‘They must be in my bag,’ I convince myself, but yet no, I still have this horrible feeling I’ve left them in the door.Continue reading “House Keys”

#Whatdoyousee – A heavenly castle

I couldn’t believe what I saw. Clouds carefully drawn in the sky, as if heaven was only a few minutes away. I could almost see the wispy gates made of pearl clouds swish open. Beautiful works of art, and a castle of hope in the sky. Songs, not created by harps, but a melodious musicContinue reading “#Whatdoyousee – A heavenly castle”