Foresight. It’s a “gift” I’ve been told. It’s not been my experience. I watch again, detached, as the foretold plays into reality. Yep. There’s the knife. Pierces right through my chest. Damn. That hurts! Well…at least it will end the reruns. Image credit: hadkhanong / freedigitalphotos.net Want Live By SurpriseContinue Reading
The prompt on this week’s haiku horizons is “monkey”. Of course, I’m intimately acquainted with the species, having given birth to three of them. My poem this week is also inspired by a sick day home with my youngest. Monkeys swing from branches Mine lies ill in his soft bedContinue Reading
My girlfriend is in an abusive relationship. I’ve tried talking to her. Admittedly, I haven’t been very supportive. I’ve seen evidence of the abuse she takes from him. There are photographs of her bruised and scratched face after a particularly difficult day with him. But she won’t seek help. SheContinue Reading
Inside my dryer A mystic portal exists Where socks go to die. I put the socks in But they always come back out Minus their match’d pair. On the other side A gnarled beast licks his coarse lips. “Socks for lunch again??!!” Image Credit: Gualberto107 / freedigitalphotos.net Want Live ByContinue Reading
I’ve decided to jump into Haiku as a new challenge. Today’s prompt at Haiku Horizons is “fast”. Lent. Hour four. No food. Why does a fast go soooooooooo slow? Damn. Chips don’t count, right? Image credit: franky242 / freedigitalphotos.net Want Live By Surprise in your inbox? Click here or follow Live byContinue Reading
SNAP! Hard footsteps pound towards the noise as I escape. Heart throbbing, I scurry behind the wall and out of sight, tasting the prize but unable to swallow it. “Little bastard gets the cheddar every time! I give up. Call an exterminator.” Image Credit: Suat Eman / freedigitalphotos.net Dont’ wantContinue Reading
In the course of my blogging, I have been introduced (virtually) to a cadre of incredibly intelligent and talented women who have shared their talents with the world – either by writing blogs – and some of them, even books. I try not to fangirl (too much) with these womenContinue Reading
This week’s YeahWriteMe challenge involved a photo prompt. The above photo of the Bridge of Brodgar inspired today’s microstory and follows the continuing stories of the Troll and Magdelene. Near the milestone, the troll watched, gnarled feet edging the loch. As the water drained, Magdelene spied a queer opening under the bridgeContinue Reading
Her hands reached. No ring. Pause…eyes closed. Think! Yes! Her eyes opened wide and she pushed several meters back to the surface. “Water rings!” she shouted, treading. The Troll frowned as the lake magically drained. “Next one is harder…” he seethed. Image Credit: Victor Habbick / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live byContinue Reading
Months of injections. Intrusive exams. Gruelling scans. Scheduled sex – not fun. Negative tests. Frustration. What? It’s not negative? It’s positive? Say again? In my belly? Are you sure? Our little bean! Thirty-six weeks left! I didn’t even know the party had started! Image Credit: nenetus / freedigitalphotos.net Follow LiveContinue Reading
