Commute

Sitting down rapidly in a newly vacated seat, Stuart claimed his prize, a seat on the 8:00am tube to Shepherds Bush, a rarity for this time of day. Although he was usually a gentleman and would give his seat away to anybody, today he was not feeling so charitable.             9/11 changed everything for people

Betrayed Friendship

It was particularly crowded today, more so than normal, so Angela had to squeeze in. Lifts always made her nervous, not because she thought for one minute that something disastrous was going to happen, but because it was the thought of being in a confined space with people she hardly knew. She felt as if

Life So Fragile

The snow is falling gently, it’s quite all around Everyone’s in their own world, on the streets there’s not a sound, Lights are twinkling brightly, indicating there’s life within But not in Gordon’s heart, he’s soaked to the skin His feet ache with the frost bite, his clothes have seen better days A cardboard box

The Interview – A Drabble

Stand up straight, your life’s in their hands, one wrong word could mess up your plans. Stand, don’t sit, until you are told, answer questions and make them bold. Truth, not lies you’re always found out, when it does you’ll be left with nowt Try not to sweat, it’s not a good look, dress to

Commuting

Sitting down rapidly in a newly vacated seat, Stuart claimed his prize, a seat on the 8:00am tube to Shepherds Bush, a rarity for this time of day. Although he was usually a gentleman and would give his seat away to anybody, today he was not feeling so charitable. 9/11 changed everything for people in

A day not so ordinary – A drabble

She felt no pain; it was almost as if it hadn’t happened. She thought she had heard something, like a gunshot but she wasn’t sure. In fact, if it wasn’t for the red sticky liquid that had started to soak up the blue flowery pattern of her dress and was now seeping between her fingers

The Right Way?

The guide book for the parent hasn’t been written yet As your kids grow up you don’t know what woes you’ll get Sometimes it’s a breeze and life just fumbles on And before you know it your children have up and gone But sometimes children meet the bullies that’s when life gets tough As a

Beyond The Banyon Tree

“Please remain in your seat until the plane has landed and come to a full stop. We would like to thank you for flying with Air Mauritius and hope you enjoy your stay.” I took a sideways glance at Eloise who was looking pensive and preoccupied. If only I could take back the lies I