“If you believe in me, I’ll believe in you.” “Where’s the unicorn?” A talking lion did not surprise Janet here in Midsummer Wood. But she wanted to see the unicorn. “Who needs him? I’m the lion of summer. This is…
Interlude
The carer arrive promptly, on the hour. On crossing the threshold she shoulders my duties for the afternoon. She drops her bulging handbag at Mum’s slippered feet. “Hello, luv,” she says to the tiny figure corralled by the zimmer frame….
Summers End
Golden light slips through the leaves, piercing the trees’ cool shade. A warm breeze caresses his skin. Below the hill, the countryside falls away into a heat haze of green and yellow, with a horizon of azure sky. This is…
Positive Thinking
Image by Jörg Peter from Pixabay “Positive visualization is the thing,” said her sister. “Imagine yourself wandering carefree along the beach. Slim, svelte, toned. Keep the picture firmly in your mind, see it every day. It’ll happen soon enough.” “Yeah, right,” replied Minnie,…
Gran Knows Best
Gary stares at the mass of wet bedclothes rocking slowly back and forth in the washing machine drum. How on earth is he going to dry them? Gary and Sandra had met six months ago at a Christmas party. All…
Seasons
Image by Jörg Peter from Pixabay Moira sat in the sand, brooding, like the roiling thunderclouds in the distance. The soothing splash of waves breaching the shore didn’t ease her mood. All those job applications without a reply, and today, the train-wreck interview. …
