Mmmmm! (Haiku Prompt Challenge #322)
One sip of coffee, Is worth every cup of tea – First thing in the morn. (Haiku) Haiku prompt from Ronovan and his Weekly Haiku Prompt challenge #322 Cup & […]
When in Sydney … (Song Lyric Sunday)
It was on our bucket list, not just to visit Sydney Opera House, but to enjoy an opera whilst there. So lucky for us – it was La Traviata performing. […]
Success (6WSP #54)
Success; so close, yet so far! (Six-Word Story) This post was inspired by Shweta’s Saturday six word story prompt – success
Artificial Intelligence – (Weekend Writing Prompt #173)
The frown was barely perceptible; just a glimmer that flashed across the forehead. You’d have seen it, if you’d been watching carefully … “Artificial intelligence … how rude! Do these […]
National Fish & Chip Day – 1st Fri in Sept (#Just for fun)
Every Fryday Jim smacks his lips, Double ketchup he gleely quips, No green mushy peas, Just salt if you please, When he picks up his fish and chips. (Limerick) Limerick […]
Serenity – Thu Photo Prompt
Breathe in the stillness Listen with care the silence – Feel serenity (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Sue Vincent’s Thursday Photo Prompt – Serenity
Tip – A flash fiction, decima
After years of renting it out, Our house was in need of repair, Ready cash was required, no doubt, Imposs on a wing and a prayer … Deposit? What’s that […]
62 Poems – (TTC #345)
Speech Introduction: Laura McHarrie started her WordPress site in 2007, alongside several friends that did likewise. She didn’t know what she wanted to share back then … and even now […]
World Letter Writing Day – 1st September (#Just for Fun)
There is this old Scots dear, called Cathie, Who’s needing some osteopathy. To make her feel better, I’m scenting my letter, As least she’ll get homeopathy. (Limerick) Prompt inspired by […]
Speak up – Ch#62 (Just one thing)
To shape your own world – Stand up for what you believe, Speak in your own voice. oOo Speak in your own voice – Right now, not in the morrow, […]
Enjoy – Ch#61 (Just one thing)
Do what brings you joy – You’ll never want to give up, Which means; you can’t fail. (Haiku) Chapter 61 – Summary from the Wisdom of James Corden The post […]
Loud – (6WSP #53)
Loud thunder; vivid lightening; petrifies Kathy. (Six-Word Story) Post prompt with thanks to Shweta Suresh and her Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #53
The Quiet Fight – Ch#60 (Just one thing)
Don’t care who takes credit, for a job well done. “A society grows when old men plant trees, Beneath which they will never shade from the sun.” ** Take on […]
Win – Ch#59 (Just one thing)
You just have to win. Do not be sorry – don’t lose! You have to play hard, Practice, practice, practice more … It’s all on the final score. (Tanka) Photo […]
Just Smile – Ch#58 (Just one thing)
Look at these cute and crazy kids, They’ll soon be monster, pouting, teens, Ignoring what the world forbids, Wishing they ‘so’ weren’t from OUR genes. Wild hormones ensure counter-bids. Their […]
Find Joy – Ch#57 (Just one thing)
Sweetly, Follow your bliss. If you crave a good life, Do only what makes you happy; Find joy. (Cinquain) Chapter 57 – Summary from the Wisdom of Shep Gordon The […]
Forgive – Ch#56 (Just one thing)
Every day forgive, The ‘flaw‘ of your depression – Hold not hands with shame. (Haiku) Photo with thanks to Pexels Chapter 56 – Summary from the Wisdom of Ruby Wax […]
Worry Not – Ch#55 (Just one thing)
Life is too short to worry about failing, Controlling emotions, may well hold you back, Leading a ‘normal’ life oft leaves you wailing. You want to be different? Can’t see […]
Hope – Ch#54 (Just one thing)
Find freedom from fear, In hope and in gratitude – From all that is good. (Haiku) Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Chapter 54 – Summary from the Wisdom of Libby Lane The post […]
Judge – (6WSP)
The judge decided; no sentence needed! (Six-word story) with thanks to Shweta and her Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #52
Ride It Out – Ch#53 (Just one thing)
Do all that you can to survive, Life can be, a really, tough ride, Oft, tis difficult to, decide, Whether or not, to stay alive – Know it is possible […]
Be Nice – Ch#52 (Just one thing)
Give thanks If you’re lucky, Don’t believe your own hype. Be serious, not solemn, and … Be nice. (Cinquain) Photo by Anastasiya Gepp from Pexels Poem repost prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. […]
Maintain Your Aim – Ch#51 (Just one thing)
Choose your true kinship Plan your trip, maintain your aim; and … know what’s your whip (Haiku) Chapter 51 – Summary from the Wisdom of Waheed Alli The post has […]
Respect – Ch#50 (Just one thing)
We are, all, equal, Treat views and rights with regards, Admire all virtues, All talents, all skills, Moreover respect yourselves. (Tanka)
Say No – Ch#49 (Just one thing)
The driving process, For gaining success – Say no. You must then address, A need to impress – For show. Try not to confess, Your urge to regress – Let […]
Give More – Ch#48 (Just one thing)
Plate more than enough, You will get back what you give, Offer hope, not fear. Offer hope, not fear, Do not bully nor threaten, Intimidate not. Intimidate not, […]
Stay Focussed – Ch#47 (Just one thing)
Drive hard and fast, focus and pray To find the thing you must support, With purpose, passion and purport. Then you’ll be delighted to stay Despite all the fracas and […]
Peace – (#6WSP)
Bedtime – and then there is peace! (Six-word story) Photo by Dina Nasyrova from Pexels with thanks to Shweta and her Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #51
Jostle – (Weekend Writing Prompt #170)
Pandemic aside, it’s that time of year, when the great unwashed jostle for prime position on the beautiful beaches here on the south-coast. While the hoi polloi quaff champers on […]
Advice? – Ch#46 (Just one thing)
Before you pass on your best advice, Step in the shoes of the other, Know what their ambition is, And from where they have come, What are they wrestling? When […]
On the Edge Ch#45 – (Just one thing)
Chose your route and then commit, Prepare, plan, prepare some more, One wrong move and you’ll be dead, No second chance, here. (Dodoitsu) Photo by Rodrigo from Pexels Chapter 45 – Summary from […]
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