Lisa Cornell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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“Worker Bee” by Lisa Cornell

From the moment I started on the job I was a dedicated worker, I thought of myself as a prized member of the team. It gave me such satisfaction and pride that I truly didn’t think I needed anything more from life.After all, it was my destiny. I was born into the role as a female honey bee, I was tasked as a worker bee, spending my days out of the hive foraging, working on the infrastructure of the hive whilst ensuring it was kept clean and I was also responsible for circulating the air around the hive by flapping my wing...

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“Bird in a cage ” by Lisa Cornell

Sensitive themes: Contains themes around childhood neglect, abuse, substance abuse and mental health. Explicit language used.Charlie’s mum had brought him a budgie, he didn’t ask for a bird and if his mum had asked him, he would have told her he didn’t believe birds should live in cages.“I don’t believe birds should live in cages,” he said at this moment.“You ungrateful little shit. You will look after this bird, it’s not up to me to keep it alive! You’ll keep it fed, keep it’...

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“Fern” by Lisa Cornell

Opening the door I made my way carefully down my front pathway towards the mailbox.Something that used to come easily for me now felt as terrifying as balancing step by step on a plank.I paused, closed my eyes and felt for my sensor alert pendant on a lancet around my neck. A new accessory since coming home from hospital a week ago. I opened my eyes took a deep breath and continued.On my return from hospital I had reduced my daily walk to the mailbox and back but I was determined to try starting up my old long walks t...

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“Hold my hand” by Lisa Cornell

Sherry grasped onto his hand a sweaty and uncomfortable hold easy to let go off and right now in this moment she couldn’t let him go.They first met in what she would consider the typical boy meets girl way. She was out with her friends and he had caught her eye and she had caught his. He was exactly her type tall, thick dark hair that fell naturally messy, dark eyes under thick dark eyelashes, not overly fit but a naturally broad and muscular build. She was surprised he didn’t already have a girl hanging off his muscular...

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“A to B” by Lisa Cornell

An elderly man sat at a table outside a cafe slowly sipping his latte. He was never a very outgoing person but the days felt long and lonely and he missed his wife. She had always been one to enjoy talking just for the sake of it. So he today he thought he would brave a visit to the cafe."Ting" went the door and a businessman bustled out in his haste his gaze briefly swung by the old man. Catching the look the old man started "my wife and I," but he noticed the businessman had already looked away and brought his full attention to h...

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Author bio

New to this! I write as a hobby, mostly poetry that I don't often share! So please feel free to offer any feedback good or bad. 32 YO Aged Care Nurse (RN) Australia, Qld Mumma to a 1 year old boy 🌍❤️