Harrietbelle

298 Words
Angel; Amble; Poetry

Angel in Disguise

Old Jo was a ‘Miserable Git’
Nobody liked him but he didn’t know it.

He decided to join a Rambling club
Thought he’d like a walk
Then a ploughman’s at the pub […]

As far as I the writer is concerned ‘SHE’ WAS CORRECT!! As it was ‘SHE’ who was being written about at the time!!
But if ‘nearly right’ is one better than ‘wrong’ I will have to accept your correction!!

Beautiful writing Kate! I just love some of your phrases especially ‘The firefly pulses against the darkness’ and ‘The ballad twines itself around the pillars of the porch weaving in and out of the music-polished […]

URGENT MESSAGE FOR GEOFF!! I have just seen a misprint in my writing that will make a nonsense of the whole story!!
In line 12 starting ‘At this point…..’ it should be JANET NOT JENNIFER who conspiratorially […]

298 Words
The Past is Myself – Christabel Bielenberg

A Crime That Must Stop!

In the dusty hall she sat waiting. Looking down at her feet tucked tidily together, she reminded herself of why she was here and […]

This is such a simple, kind and uncomplicated story, it is heartening to see that in this day of shocking, gritty writing others appreciate this kind of writing still.

I love the writing of this so beautifully described yet so serious and sad an act……like a dance into oblivion.

240 words
#112 – There’s something deadly about that first morning chill.

The Dawning

There is something kind of deadly
About that first morning chill
When the world waits,
In the darkness…

Cold, […]

Harrietbelle
294 words
Secretary; Elevator; Romance

Fly Me to the Moon

The boy felt dejected as he flipped down his designated seat and flopped himself onto it. He pulled the handle and sang his own parody […]

A brave and honest account of a very secretive illness……… Heartening.

Touching and very true to life.

Very sad…..and brave to write the story that has no happy ending. Thank you.

A touching and moving piece that well captures the reality of that scenario.

300 words
Émigré; Italian Monastery; Drama

Sanctuary

The bell’s sonorous tolling woke Brother Mattaeus from sleep calling him into the cool Italian dawn.

Suddenly, a shape darted across the path. ‘Wh […]

You got it Geoff….. well spotted!!
I’ve loved doing it and I am hoping this has gotten my mojo back!!

296 words
Crime; Park; Memoir

Crimes of Passion

The feeble warmth that filtered through the trees at the dying of the day did nothing to warm her as she sat on the hard bench staring into the middle […]

300 words
Crime; Park; Memoir

Mess in the Nest

I shouldn’t be here really. Too risky… might be seen. But I’ve gone off course and need to take stock and consider my options.

So, from my vantage point high up, […]