Capture

I stand up, brush off dirt and twigs. Run. Hope fuels each step. If I can make it to the village, I'll be safe. Behind me, the dogs bark. Up ahead, I can see the lights of the village. Car tyres screech. Headlights flash, illuminating the road. I pant as I run, my heart pumping…

Joy in Christmas

It's close to Christmas...only three days to go. And I have bought only three presents. Heading to the local shopping centre early tomorrow morning to knock the rest on the head. I don't suppose much joy will come from the experience, but I hope at least to beat the bulk of the crowds. I like…

A twin birthday

Today is T1 and T2's birthday. I am currently thinking back twelve years ago, waiting and ready in the hospital. I was 34 weeks pregnant; very scared and anxious for their early arrival into the world. I waddled into the theatre. The anaesthetist and theatre nurses helped me onto the table. My obstetrician arrived as…

Harsh light of day

When the light streamed through the windows, Mathew rolled over. 'Ah, cock!' he moaned. 'What's wrong?' I asked. 'Too bright,' he croaked, ducking his head under the covers. 'Head hurts.' I clamped my mouth shut, lest I say something I would later regret. My thoughts wandered back to last night, my warnings to him to…

The Liebster Award

I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by faithfullyyours2017 at https://thepoeticmeblog.wordpress.com Thanks for the nomination! There is a lot to get through—forgive me if I miss some aspects—but here goes: Eleven facts about me: I am married to a great man, affectionately dubbed on my blog as Hubster We have three children: T1 and T2…