Tilly the tuna did not know What the future had in store As she cavorted on the ocean floor With friends : carp and minnow. She was caught and taken to the factory With the rest of the tuna family Some to be pickled in brine Others preserved in oil Next time you open a can, have a care. Tilly the tuna is somewhere in … Continue reading 28. Tilly the Tuna
Marigold moments, treasured times, When everything goes as planned. No one is cross with anyone Things go smoothly at work Traffic lights are all green On the drive home. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 Writing Prompts Continue reading 27. Marigold Moments
The endless railway of my imagination Takes me to many places Far off lands and exotic climes Snow capped peaks or sun kissed beaches My surroundings may be drab, dull and boring I can always have exciting adventures with my imagination. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 Writing Prompts Continue reading 26. The Endless Railway
Shallow hopes and low expectations, This is not the way to go about it If you want to achieve something Your goals or your dreams Will only come about If you reach for the stars Dare to set glorious goals Have high expectations And work hard to achieve them. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 Writing Prompts Continue reading 25. Shallow Hopes
Mosquito madness hits my part of the world twice every year, in March / April and then October / November. The reason for this is outbreaks of a mosquito transmitted disease called dengue fever that were widespread a few years ago. This is a very debilitating infection called bone-breaking fever due to the intense bone and joint pain it causes. It also goes by the … Continue reading 23. Mosquito Madness
Spotty spinach and mildewed melons, Rotting vegetation of all kinds, Make good components for the compost heap Which helps every gardener to achieve Flowers with bright colours and pleasing fragrance, Tasty and nutritious fruit and vegetables. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 Writing Prompts Continue reading 22. Spotty Spinach
Three year old Max was a picky eater. His mother was at her wits’end trying to coax him to eat. One day she came up with the idea of giving his food names like people. Hence his jelly became Jiggly Jenny. His breakfast egg was called Eric and cereal was Serious Cyrus. Max and his mom played a game where each character (food item) would … Continue reading 21 – Jiggly Jenny
He had been good at spinning tales ever since he was a young boy. His younger sister would listen enthralled for hours on end as he made up stories of magical places and enchanted forests filled with birds and butterflies. When he grew up, he joined the army. Despite such a macho career he yearned to make up stories. Unknown to his colleagues, he started … Continue reading 20. His silent secret
Nothing makes sense……. In the 21st Century, man is at the pinnacle of scientific endeavour. Yet a tiny submicroscopic virus is holding the world hostage. The world is supposed to be civilised, enlightened and politically correct. Yet it is torn apart by racism, bigotry and prejudice. Why does mankind take one step forward but two steps backward ? Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 … Continue reading 19. Nothing makes sense
Toxic people: judgemental, critical, cynical, Carry their aura wherever they go. Their negative vibes radiate from them Poisoning the brickwork. Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/plantain-leaved-leopard-s-bane-flower-3414889/via June 2020 Writing Prompts Continue reading Poisoning the brickwork.
