A morning’s work Me: Two coffees morning work all well She: Garden patrol what’s this? Gate’s different must investigate Me: Sun dazzling, adjust desk Productivity She: Bold explorer. Queen of the highway. Following my nose see where it goes. Me: Well, look at me spreadsheeting proficiently She: Well, look at […]
Worry – 100 words
Worry When the sun shines, there’s a green-faced troll sitting on a rock. He scowls and growls and glares at me. Skin prickles and I know he’s looking and reaching… twisted fingers for me. Sticky orange eyes, like see-through scabs, promise pain and misery. So, I am surprised that when I do talk to my […]
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Snow Moon – 100 words
Snow Moon A bright springward afternoon – cirrus fringes the blue. Snowdrops nod benign. Sunshine seduces – a facsimile of kindness. Walkers pocket gloves, loosen scarves. They sit on benches and smile – trusting season’s end. There’s a sigh as the day slides away and horizon bleeds pink to orange. And shadows exhale biting cold. […]




