The salt spray and the creak of timbers had been Maimie the hobbit’s world for many months. Captain Maimie, they’d called her, sailing the Somewhat Salty Seas on her surprisingly seaworthy vessel, ‘The Determined Turnip’. But even the thrill of discovering hidden coves and bartering for unusual spices couldn’t quite banish a growing unease. A […]
Maimie the hobbit pirate
The salt spray kissed Maimie’s face as her ship, proudly named ‘Maimie the Pirate’, sliced through the turquoise waves. The timbers groaned a familiar, comforting song beneath her feet. She was no longer the farm-bound hobbit, content with quiet fields. Reading about Robin Hood had ignited a fire in her, a yearning not just to […]
May Haiku
Warm sun shines on chickens,Ducks swim in the cool pond,Children sow the seeds.
Maimie’s Story
Down in Cornwall, where the lanes twist like sleeping snakes and the air smells of salt and wildflowers, nestled in a quiet corner of a school’s bustling grounds, was a small, working farm. It wasn’t just any farm; it was a place where young hands learned the rhythms of the earth, tending bright rows of […]
April Haiku
Soft breeze, budding leaves,Children leap in the warming sun,New life fills the farm.
Doors and Doors and Doors
It all started with a simple quirk in our new house. Every doorway wasn’t just a doorway; it was a double doorway. You’d open the first door expecting the kitchen, and there it would be, another door set within the frame. Open that second door, and whoosh! Not the hallway, but the bedroom. Same house, […]
Heaven’s Joy, Earth Restored
The Cornish mist, a familiar shroud in life, was utterly absent here. Instead, a light, warmer than any summer sun yet softer than a candle’s glow, permeated everything. It wasn’t a light that hurt the eyes, but one that filled them with a joy so profound it made your heart ache with its beauty. You, […]
The Rootlings
Little Acorns Woodland Youth Site was a testament to the power of community spirit. A small, dedicated group of volunteers, led by the tireless Charlotte, had taken on the challenge of transforming a neglected patch of woodland into a haven for local children. The initial site was a tangle of brambles, a damp, boggy mess […]
Don’t take a bath
The warm water enveloped Arthur, a sigh escaping his lips. After a long day battling the Cornish winds, a soak was just what he needed. He settled deeper into the tub, the lavender-scented bubbles tickling his nose. A contented smile spread across his face. He’d noticed a few stray hairs clinging to the enamel, long […]
The girl who flew
In the bustling town of Cloudville, nestled amongst the fluffy white clouds, lived a young girl named Skylar. Skylar was no ordinary girl. She had a secret: she could fly. Not just a little hop or skip, but soar through the skies like a bird, her laughter echoing through the clouds as she danced with […]
March Haiku
Mud clings to small boots,First green sprouts in soft brown earth,Chickens cluck in the sun.
A Summer-Lily, Lilly-Summer Story
The Cornish wind whipped Summer-Lily’s bright red cape around her as she surveyed the scene. Below, in the bustling Par beach, a bewildered man stood on a soapbox, repeating the same terrible joke: “Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!” He’d deliver the punchline with a forced chuckle, then his eyes would […]