Cathy Cade's Blog: Writing Wrinkles, page 3

When Trees Die

Why do old trees die? Apparently trees die of old age too. Having – very briefly – researched this question, it seems there are too many possibilities to list (rather like us). However, after the recent horror expressed when aged trees have been cut down, I’ve been interested to see trees that must have been … Continue reading When Trees Die

So Long

A verse, written to a title prompt It’s been so long since last we spoke so many moons ago.I knew then I should say goodbye, but still I can’t let go.So many thoughts I left unshared, so many words unspoken,to keep illusions of a last-ditch cure alive, unbroken. Until the end, when hopes and dreams … Continue reading So Long

Running Scared

As promised (or threatened…?) here’s one I made earlier. She ran for her life. Sanctuary was in sight – she had a clear run along the woodland path. So did he. He had appeared from nowhere, but she had known he was in the area. She was losing her edge, becoming careless. He was young, … Continue reading Running Scared

Fashion Roundabout

Recalling the fashions of my youth, I’ve seen most of those trends coming around again. Some of my favourite garments that I couldn’t bear to throw away have had a second life. I had to wait a while for the floppy summer trousers to reappear in the kind of fabrics I like, but I’m delighted … Continue reading Fashion Roundabout

What Next?

Finding things to blog about I confess that serialising Jay and Robin saved me much guilt when I couldn’t think of anything to blog about in what has been a challenging year. If you missed it, links to each chapter can be found on My Writing page. (On the page, click on Links to my … Continue reading What Next?

Swans Misbehaving

The female swan was out swimming with the male earlier this week, with no sign of cygnets, despite the earlier nesting. I wondered if their eggs had filed to hatch – or been stolen by wildlife. This cob is less aggressive than the one who lorded it over the geese in previous years. I understand … Continue reading Swans Misbehaving

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (42)

Moving On Robin No regrets. It’s good to be back in Tarfen. In Fendle, I appreciated being the one to set the pace for a change, while Jay floundered. Now I have made that mental break from my fixation on a future with Jay, I can stand back and see things more clearly. I was … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (42)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (41)

Buying Time Jay I lay in bed and surveyed my room. For tonight, it was still my room. The mutt lay curled at the end of the bed on a heap of my clothes. How did he get in? Fin had turned up at the forge last night but was already up and gone, having … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (41)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (40)

Retaliation Jay In my room, I found garments that would fit Fin, loosely speaking, and we changed out of our travelling clothes. The stray dog followed me whenever I emerged into the yard. By the time he’d followed us to School Lodge, he’d decided Fin wasn’t a threat, but he didn’t come inside when Pickle … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (40)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (39)

Back Home Jay We settled the bill and left the tavern together. Outside, I stopped and checked that my pack was securely fastened. “Um… my family doesn’t know everything… about the breakup with Storm. I’d sooner you didn’t tell anyone. I’m trying to forget about it.” “Of course.” I gave the strap one last tug. … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (39)