Category: Writing Challenge
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Week 13 – From the Shops
The chime of the door bell seems to echo through all the rooms of the house. It is followed shortly by the shuffling of feet and shadows behind the glass panes. The woman that opens the door appears to be in her late 60s, hair greying and maps of a life fully-lived etched on her…
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Week 12 – Hangover
It was just meant to be one coffee. One quick catch up with old friends and then promises to “talk soon”, but don’t. You know, the usual. But waking up has evolved into a desperate attempt to hold onto the bed, hoping not to fall off of it as the room spins seemingly clockwise and…
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Week 11 – Birthday Party
Blue, purple and pink, they fight for attention, bobbing in the air and pulling away from their restraints. The balloons wave at passerbys and excitedly point down the driveway to where fairy lights and streamers paint the house. The sounds of squeals and giggles float around the property and invite grins as well as sparkles…
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Week 10 – Grandma’s Place
A metropolis of dishes. Bowl stacked upon bowl, utensils balancing precariously amongst plates and glasses. Something is growing in a plastic container, its belly a soft vanilla with bubbles of olive stretching outwards; pocket copies expanding around the grooves. Newspapers from a daily delivery and bi-weekly sit pushed against the wall. Tiny steps of black…
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Week 9 – Together
I don’t know what lies beyond All I know is that you’re in a better place And when time comes for us to meet again There’ll be no need for catch ups Together again is enough
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Week 8 – The Vet
The smell of fur and pet food tickles her nose. She sits with her legs outstretched, crossed at the ankles, hoping she looks patient and only slightly concerned, rather than bordering on a breakdown. Her body is tense. Eyes fixed to the floor. Her four-legged best friend has been with the vet for at least…
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Week 7 – Light
The wave of black hills glitters in the night as lights turn on and off and residents move throughtout apartments and offices. A stream of red and white lights flood the highway as brakes are touched or slammed depending on the attention of drivers. Wellington looks gorgeous tonight, but few are paying attention. Only the…
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Week 6 – Wisdom Tooth
A forest scene with a river running through it. Double rainbow. A beach view of some purple plants Mountains. Lots of mountains. I try to focus at the images of calendar scenes pasted together above me, while two faces pass in front, using blades, clamps, and what looks like a screwdriver. The pain is almost…
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Week 5 – Stormy
The rain hammered on the roof and attempted to sneak through cracks and windows, forgotten and left open. Giants marched above, rumbling the skies and sending shivers down spines. Humid only moments before, goosebumps were quickly rising across arms and legs as people reached for jackets, blankets and each other. The wind roared as it…
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Week 4 – To the Playground
Dad is in the kitchen. Mum is in the back garden. Michael wants to play. “Dad, can I go to the playground?” asks Michael. “Not just yet,” says dad. “We’ll go this afternoon. Do you want to help with lunch?” “No thanks,” Michael says as he turns away. He goes outside to find mum pulling…
Kendall Forbes 