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It’s a simple design, a silver sausage dog in a regal pose hanging from a chain and nestling against my skin. A memorial for a precious pet, friend, child, love who was part of my everything for twelve years, a responsibility and support that I still ache to have back. He died eight years agoContinue reading “23:110”

The snug warmth of a hug that does not end, sometimes a much needed comfort, others a suffocating heat. On lazy days you cuddle up on the sofa and wiggle into relaxation. On busy days you brave the brisk air of outside together, often so protected sweat will begin to form. Hide from the wordContinue reading “23:109”

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A press, but no response the silence shocking enough to freeze all. The little ‘beep beep’ does not sound no matter how hard, long or much you click. You’ve almost forgotten how to manually unlock it, but once you do the ignition ignores your coaxing. Even the car refuses to greet this morning.

Multiplying nothing with something still equals nothing, it will get you nowhere except a land filled with zeros. You need to add something, introduce newness into the equation before you can progress. Prompt: Math principles

Distracted by fresh hay to munch, munch, munch he’s all coated up for the chilly evening. Content he ignores the small human stroking his nose, her face a cheeky triumph as though she’s conquered the world. Prompt: open Instagram and write based off the first picture you see.

You’re in that dreaded position where people are dividing into groups and you are left alone. Your friends of a week ago are together, sniggering ar your loneliness, and you still don’t really understand why you’re an outsider. You approach them because you must and quietly endure the animosity for the lesson. The next dayContinue reading “23:104”

You tried to trick me once, decided the lack of alcohol in my life was silly and handed me a spiked drink. Everyone wants to drink, right? No one really means no. I meant it then, after witnessing what it does to others, I have meant it my whole life, all the way through university,Continue reading “23:103”

I always mishear and imagine we’re traveling on Garglehead Road. I wonder if people here gargle as they walk down the street or if it’s for special events, like a strange egg and spoon race, but with more gargling. My husband shakes his head with an indulgent smile and keeps driving. Prompt: Street signs

Hesitate to unlatch for as long as you can, one more arm swing, a few more steps as you undress to register a little more progress so that when your watch rests at your bedside the display will make you proud, show you’ve earned this rest.