<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/youth/”>Youth</a> Today has been another one of those days. Windy, rainy, cold and grey… Is it really too much to hope for sunshine and warm temperatures in August? When I was young, I remember vividly how the summer holidays would stretch out for what seemed like months. I would be out playing all day… Continue reading Where have our summers gone…??
Eyes Eyes Framed by long black lashes, Green with flecks of gold. Trusting and beguiling With no signs of getting old. They speak much more than words can, Persuade with just one look. Gaining trust and stealing hearts They read you like a book. ‘The windows to the soul’, they say But who can be… Continue reading It’s all in the eyes…
via Daily Prompt: Ghost Ghost Running with wild abandon, my hair is wild and free, Feel like I’m about to fly on legs too fast to carry me, No breath, no cares; dizziness from my excitement brings, Happiness radiates as my friend’s laughter sings… How I would love to return to those carefree days, Where… Continue reading The ghosts of my youth…
via Daily Prompt: Carry Carry When they said you were ill, I knew that I would carry your worry, just as you carried me… When they confirmed cancer, I knew that I would carry your burden, just as you carried me… When they told us your options, I knew that I would carry your insecurities,… Continue reading I Will Carry You…
via Daily Prompt: Complicated Complicated
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Obsessed Obsessed?? My dear fellow, a lady of my social standing simply does not become ‘obsessed‘… One might say that I am prideful of my heritage, of the legacy that my ancestors have worked hard to provide. As sole successor of my family dynasty, it is my responsibility to ensure that the respect which my family name demands is… Continue reading Obsessed? I think not…
So, this week I have been on annual leave. As well as spending time with the children, planning and organising fun (and inexpensive where I can) outings, I have assigned myself some much-needed tasks around the home. I have (as I mentioned earlier, see I have a secret…) rather a lot of clutter in my… Continue reading Creating space while making cash: eBay tips to come up trumps…
via Daily Prompt: Surface I glide, with gentle abandon. My ears, muffled to the point where all I register is a sense of solemnity and contentment. I am aware of my lungs, full to the point of exhale and not far beyond. My tremulous pulse and feeling of panic remind me that I must… Continue reading Beneath the surface
It isn’t something which I’m proud of. I don’t think it’s something which I’ve ever confided to anyone, in fact, I’ve only recently admitted it to myself. Ok, so here goes, MY NAME IS HELEN AND I AM A HOARDER!! There, I’ve said it. Should I be feeling better now that I’ve got it out… Continue reading I have a secret…
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