Friday, 10 February 2012

Opening of a Novel

This extract, was written when I was 13/14 years old for an English class. Using the picture in a postcard, we had to imagine the opening of a novel. Here is mine and I hope you will like it (and imagine what was in the postcard).

It was such a beautiful day. The wind was blowing through the cypresses, making them whisper to each other of events that human ears will never perceive. A golden line of light swiftly moved through the field, making the wheat move and bow at its passing. The puffy clouds were swirling and playing in the immense blue sky. With all this movement, even the distant blue mountains, so silent and motionless, seemed to contribute to this vibrant scene.
Such a glorious and magnificent day. I stretched and laid down in the fresh grass, under the cool shadow of the ancient cypress. I looked up, my eyes already half-closed, catching glimpses of the azure sky through the swaying leaves.
I wonder if you're enjoying this peaceful day. You probably are, enjoying the breeze gently ruffling your hair. You would already have your eyes closed dreaming of distant lands or, maybe, thinking about me. Are you thinking about me?
I think that you'd be proud of me now, because I managed to keep the promise I made to you in the dream. I managed to get on with my life, to overpower that devastating feeling. But there is still a subtle aching in my heart, whenever I think about you.
I miss you so much.
I won't be able to hear your voice again, smell your perfume, touch your skin, feel ou lips on mine and watch your deep blue eyes looking at me.
I enjoyed watching you smile in life. And that is what I will do. I will smile, always, with all my heart, even though a tear is sliding down my face....
I brush it away and looked up at the sky. Wish me luck.
I stood up and grabbed my backpack. It's time to set off on the new journey in life. I know that you would not want me to risk my life, but I have to get it back. I know how much it was precious to you. So here starts my journey.
I will always love you.


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