The Wishing Well What do you wish for? Whisper your deepest secret, Now go and find it! Grasp it firmly with both hands, Be thankful and hold on tight! **** Today I was thinking about how sometimes we wish things would happen and we think it’s enough just to wish for it, but we doContinue reading “#SilentSunday ‘The Wishing Well’ #Tanka”
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#SilentSunday ‘Don’t let anyone make you hard’ #sixwords
I was thinking about how easy it is to lose my temper, get angry, or feel upset and vulnerable. So, I was tempted to build a safety wall to protect my fragile emotional response and keep my feelings safe, but I realised I run the risk of becoming as hard as the wall I wantedContinue reading “#SilentSunday ‘Don’t let anyone make you hard’ #sixwords”
#FridayFictioneers ‘A Visit to the Synagogue’ #FlashFiction #100Words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! Last week, they saved a young man from committing suicide. Today he’ll tell them what was troubling him so much in life to prefer death. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Roger BultotContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘A Visit to the Synagogue’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Alice to the Rescue’ #FlashFiction #100Words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! On this occasion, my story was inspired, not only by Rochelle’s picture prompt, but also by her flash fiction for this week. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Sandra Crook for this week’sContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Alice to the Rescue’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
#NaPoWriMo Day 24 ‘The Meeting Place’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka
National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets! Day 24 poem, The Meeting Place, was inspired by a bronze sculpture that stands at the southContinue reading “#NaPoWriMo Day 24 ‘The Meeting Place’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka”
#NaPoWriMo Day 23 ‘Entwined’ #poetrymonth #April #Writephoto #Tanka
National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets! For Day 23, I’m joining in with Sue Vincent’s weekly #Writephoto prompt. Writers and bloggers are invitedContinue reading “#NaPoWriMo Day 23 ‘Entwined’ #poetrymonth #April #Writephoto #Tanka”
#NaPoWriMo Day 22 ‘Earth Day’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka #Haiku
National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets! For Day 22, 22nd April, Earth Day, my poem is an acrostic combination of a tanka (Earth)Continue reading “#NaPoWriMo Day 22 ‘Earth Day’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka #Haiku”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘The Guest Room’
This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about gender issues. Check out other entries or take part yourself! The Guest Room ‘Alice, Billy’ll have to stay in the guest room, tonight.’ ‘Mum, we’ll be up late, finishingContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘The Guest Room’”
#NaPoWriMo Day 21 ‘Sleepless City’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka
National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets! For Day 21 poem, Sleepless City, I’ve decided to follow the optional daily prompt ‘Today, I’d likeContinue reading “#NaPoWriMo Day 21 ‘Sleepless City’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka”
#NaPoWriMo Day 19 ‘Madonna of Pain’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka
National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets! Day 19 poem, Madonna of Pain was inspired by a church float, for Holy Friday Parade, IContinue reading “#NaPoWriMo Day 19 ‘Madonna of Pain’ #poetrymonth #April #Poems #Tanka”
