Life As We Know It

By Miss Polly

Short stories on various facets of modern day life

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A DAY TO REMEMBER....OR JUST FORGET!!

By Miss Polly on Sat, 12 Nov 2011

Stepping from the black cab, after a very relaxing journey on the Gatwick express, made even more so by the refreshing vodka tonic consumed on route, I am confronted by this apparition of mass bodies
Humour
Story
Certificate PG

A Father Lost Without A Mother

By Miss Polly on Sun, 17 Jun 2012

It is the day to celebrate one half of parentage But my one half is about to lose his better half Sixty two years of wedded bliss The final fathers day without his lifelong soulmate
Love
Poem
Certificate U

A MUM IS FOR LIFE

By Miss Polly on Sun, 19 Aug 2012

The spoken word is difficult sometimes, especially when it carries the things we do not wish to talk about.
Love
Story
Certificate U

AN ASTONISHING FIND

By Miss Polly on Thu, 07 Mar 2013

PREFACE: I discovered this handwritten piece inside of a tatty wallet, buried in the handbag belonging to my Dearest Mum, who sadly passed away a few weeks ago.
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U
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Dark Satanic Mills

By Miss Polly on Sat, 06 Oct 2012

And Did Those Feet In Ancient Time.
Talecatching
Story
Certificate U

WHAT LIES BENEATH YOUR BEAUTIFUL

By Miss Polly on Thu, 11 Jul 2013

A soul lost in the deluge of time and tide. Wandering in a daze of unanswered questions. Too many and far more complex to make sense of.
Spiritual
Story
Certificate PG

Out Of Africa

By Miss Polly on Sat, 26 Nov 2011

What is a Township?
Opinion
Non-fiction
Certificate U
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Lucas Has Worked His Way Up From...

By Miss Polly on Sat, 06 Oct 2012

Why do I have to stock shelf after endless shelf on a daily basis?
Talecatching
Story
Certificate U

Well Stocked With Books To Suit Every Taste

By Miss Polly on Sat, 06 Oct 2012

Rows and rows of battered books filled every shelf floor to ceiling.
Talecatching
Story
Certificate U
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TRANSITION

By Miss Polly on Mon, 09 May 2016

TRANSITION >! ! DAY 1... Monday 6th July A walk of finality had taken place on Saturday morning. Such closeness, hands gently intertwined,...
Non-fiction
Certificate 15

THE GRASSY FIELD OF CHILDHOOD DREAMS

By Miss Polly on Mon, 09 May 2016

;I came upon a picture of a young lady lay in a meadow, deep in thought, with the caption.. " I know the voices in my head aren't real but sometimes...
Biography
Certificate U

DEFIANCE

By Miss Polly on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

We tread upon the path to somewhere Dreams and schemes are ours to bear Witness to a life we purposely treasure Nothing we do is half a measure So...
Poem
Certificate 12

NORTHERN DEAR DIARY

By Miss Polly on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

&nbsp NORTHERN DEAR DIARY SATURDAY 9/2/13 Sleep Eludes Me Arrive quite late this evening, filled with great trepidation as I pull into the...
Non-fiction
Certificate 12

FARMER GILES

By Miss Polly on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

Farmer Giles...... A nickname for a regular customer, who definitely doesn't own a farm, as he lives in the town and loves to hoard things. He pops...
Talecatching
Non-fiction
Certificate U

The Ride Of Our Lives

By Miss Polly on Thu, 31 Aug 2017

Giddy Up.. Giddy Up my four legged friend. Where shall we ride out to on this fine day? Along tracks and trails, over the hills and far away Hold on...
Travel
Poem
Certificate 12

Time And Tide Waits For No One

By Miss Polly on Tue, 12 Dec 2017

We tread this earth with its timeless mansions of labyrinth Make our mark with many a tale to tell... the fruits of our loins bear witness What a...
Poem
Certificate 15

The Sunshine Of Your Smile

By Miss Polly on Wed, 13 Dec 2017

I see the moon and the moon sees me The sunshine of your smile is my sight to see Warmth of diverse character upon me bestow New places of learning...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

A Hobbit Of Habit

By Miss Polly on Wed, 13 Dec 2017

I am a Hobbit of habitual tree trunk habitat. My home is made out of the finest natural barking wood. Hollowed out to perfection as I set my...
Talecatching
Poem
Certificate U

THE LAST DANCE

By Miss Polly on Sun, 28 Apr 2019

Dear Northern Diary.. Sitting in the morning sun, with a gentle breeze wafting around my face, looking out over the technicolor pots of azaleas in Pa...
Spiritual
Biography
Certificate PG

A MOTHERS WEDDING SPEECH FOR HER DAUGHTER

By Miss Polly on Sun, 28 Apr 2019

A MOTHERS SPEECH When Elise first met Christopher at Evolution.. She said he was a good looking Barman with prospects, but I'm guessing more like he...
Romance
Biography
Certificate 12

YOU ARE A FRIEND INDEED

By Miss Polly on Tue, 30 Apr 2019

YOU ARE A FRIEND INDEED When life deals us an extremely low blow Who do you turn to.. Who is wise to know Ask of me a helping hand Do not bury your...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

REDEPLOYED

By Miss Polly on Thu, 02 Apr 2020

REDEPLOYED Life as I knew it was a Community Shop Manager for an adult hospice charity. A retail business in a local town, purely for fundraising...
Story
Certificate U

GOLDEN MOMENTS

By Miss Polly on Sun, 05 Apr 2020

Among The Fields Painted With Gold Glowing Of The Color Bronzed Warmth For Smiles To Melt The Heart Of A Tatty Dragon... Torn Apart Put Back Together...
Romance
Poem
Certificate 12

HORSES FOR COURSES

By Miss Polly on Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Giddy Up.. Giddy Up my four legged friend. Where shall we ride out to on this fine day? Along tracks and trails, over the hills and far away Hold on...
Poem
Certificate PG

THE TREE OF LIFE

By Miss Polly on Sun, 26 Apr 2020

Admire the tree so regal and proud Standing alone yet surrounded with natures finest Swathed in a blanket of golden majesty Confident within shape of...
Poem
Certificate U
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A HOBBIT OF HABIT

By Miss Polly on Mon, 27 Apr 2020

I am a Hobbit of habitual tree trunk habitat. My home is made out of the finest natural barking wood. Hollowed out to perfection as I set my...
Poem
Certificate U

Children In Pandemic Times

By Miss Polly on Tue, 02 Jun 2020

This is another of my Dad's Poems.. He is 93 years old . Writing has kept him in good company during his isolated existence during this lockdown...
Poem
Certificate U

VOLMANCE

By Miss Polly on Thu, 11 Jun 2020

A team of 2 working together in a "Coastal Climate Of Isolation" during a pandemic of adversity find each other and fall in love. Something positive...
Story
Certificate U