The Unsinkable Cat My fourteen-year-old owner, Esmeralda Berkley, is an heiress. She has always lived a life of luxury, but despite it all, she is kind and loving. Her parents try not to deny her, because she seldom asks for anything extravagant. When there was news of the world’s best ship setting sail to the … Continue reading Twist in Fiction – The Unsinkable Cat
Gifted “Kyle, take the new girl in your team.” said Julien bossily. “Why should I? You take her.” retorted Kyle. For a couple of ten year olds they were very opinionated. “I already have Snot Face and Computer Geek on my team.” said Julien firmly. “We all want a fair match and it’s only right … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Kids
A lyrical genius, musician King Charles combines happy tones and melodies to bring forth a wonderful song. At first listen King Charles takes us on a gentle journey of words and in a subsequent listen it feels as though we belong in the world that is created. Track number 3 of his 2011 debut album … Continue reading Sunday Favourite – Ivory Road by King Charles (Song)
Smile when it's hard Like a child you seem not to care nor know, of how horrid people can be. you believe in beauty and love, kindness and occasional levity. I ask you about the devastation and anguish that lurks behind the very eyes that have seen it all. You answer with gentle pause, that … Continue reading Poetry Challenge – April – Levity
Sandcastles and Football “Will you play in the sandbox with me?” she requests, offering me an extra tiny pink pail. Her eyes are chocolate brown, and her smile is infectious. I am about to say yes. But she’s a girl She obviously has cooties. Of course, I don’t like her. “No.” I say instead and … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Friend
"Once" in a Lifetime A million footsteps walk down the cobbled streets of Dublin every day. Not many take the time to buy a rose from the timid flower girl or pause to listen to the talented busker in the boulevard. Yet, late one night, on her way home, the flower girl stops by the … Continue reading Sunday Review – Movie – "Once"
Stood Up I think I took too long to get here. That’s why he left.
Delivery “One pinaeapple pizza with pepperoni. That will be $9.99.” “Umm, I am not sure I want this.” “Isn’t this flat number 43? Isn’t your name Suzie Collins?” “It is. It is. It’s just I don’t eat pineapple. I’m allergic. It gets bad...if I don’t take my meds, I could bite the dust.” “Wow. Then … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pizza
Of Course She lost all her hair. Where to put the flowers? Ah--- On the hat she'll wear!
A short poem about an overconfident new driver and an annoyed neighbour on a cosy winter morning.
