Tag: Writing
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Hoofing the Storm

Galloping along the beach on horseback Waves crashing onto the shore Seagulls shrieking overhead Clouds rolling high above Ferocious motion is all around Leaves rustle as the wind rushes through the trees on the cliff top Water droplets thump into the sand as the rain starts to fall As the rain falls heavier from the…
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Forwards!

Look ahead Enjoy the view See with clarity What you want to do Breathe in deep Let inspiration flow Take the first few steps And away you go Walk then run Or leap then fly Follow your dream Reach for the sky (This is a repeat presentation, originally posted in 2017)
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From the Apocalypse

Hayley sat dithered. She remembered this from last time. The darkness. The cold. The smell. Herbert rolled around on the floor laughing. He remembered it too, only differently. “You tore your dress” Herbert managed between guffaws. “I broke a nail” Hayley sternly retorted, “as well” she acknowledged. Herbert looked into Hayley’s eyes. Hayley blinked. It’s…
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Backwardly Forwards

The time was right To admit defeat And go back The time is right To start again And look forward (This is a repeat presentation, originally posted in 2014)
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The Willows–Part Six

Lady Salinger-Wallis imagined herself to be covered in dust and cobwebs. She could feel the ladder in her stocking had run a little further, and she could still feel the mouse running over her foot. She could also feel that one of her fake fingernails had come loose. She quickly dusted herself down, although she…