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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