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It’s the Ferry

Chris Hall45 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

Great Aunt Margot was having a leisurely breakfast on the ferry. She continued to read as she sipped her fresh orange juice.

Meanwhile the two boys had been running all around the ferry. But they stopped for a bit, they were almost out of breath.
‘It’s so big, isn’t it.’
‘And several decks as well.’
‘It’s lovely day too.’
‘And calm, fortunately.’ ‘Come on, let’s run around again.’
So off they went, again.

Great Aunt Margot had finished her breakfast, but still she was reading her e-book. It was a detective novel, and it was pretty good, and she had no idea who had done the murder… yet.

A moment later, the two boys rushed past. Then they stopped and turned back.
‘Are we still okay to walk around,’ one of them said.

Great Aunt Margot looked up, holding her e-book carefully, ‘I thought your walking was rather more like running, hmm? But no problem, as long as you’re not in the way.’ She grinned now.

‘Actually, we have several things we have found around the decks. Look at these!’ The two boys smiled happily, as they removed their various pockets and put them on the table.

Great Aunt Margot looked at all of those things. ‘Quite a catch, you have,’ she remarked.
But then, several people appeared, and each of them said: ‘that’s mine’ and ‘that’s yours’ and ‘is it his?’… etc.

The two boys looked rather upset, although not for long. ‘Look, the ferry will be docking soon.’

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(250 words)

Sewing Bee

Chris Hall52 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

Sewing?
Not my forte,
definitely not.

I can’t darn
I can’t knit
I certainly can’t crochet.

What can I do?
Well, I can turn up my jeans
as I’m rather short.

You see, I’m a writer
…and so
it doesn’t matter what I wear!

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(44 words)

Beach

Chris Hall35 Comments

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Great Aunt Margot had her old car outside.
‘We know what this is,’ said the two boys in unison. ‘It’s a 2CV, isn’t it?’
‘That’s right, and you can hop in,’ she grinned. ‘We are going to the coast. It isn’t too far,
I’ve got a big basket here in the front, and you too can sit in the back.’

It was a beautiful day and quite soon they could see the sea.

Great Aunt Margot parked the car. She handed the big basket. ‘You can carry it between you.’ She strode ahead, with one hand holding a large parasol and the other with a big and pretty rug.
Soon much munching went on.
‘Now, off you go,’ said Great Aunt Margot. ‘I’ll have a little nap,’ she smiled. ‘You can go all round here – the sand, the rock pools and even the very tall palm trees.’

After about an hour, the two boys caught up with Great Aunt Margot.
‘Enjoying yourselves?’
They both grinned.
‘I’m going over to the little market just over there,’ she pointed. ‘I will still be able to see you.’

Later, Great Aunt Margot was still chattering in the car park. While the two boys were running around the tall, tall palm trees.
They kept looking at them.
‘I’m sure those trees are getting closer to us, don’t you think?’
‘Weird, isn’t it?’

They were still talking about those trees. And then Great Aunt Margot said: ‘don’t worry, they often move,’ as she winked. 

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(250 words)

Cosplay

Chris Hall36 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

The two boys had been walking about the town. It was Saturday and it was early May. They moseyed down to the river, where there are lots of small shops and cafes in this part.
‘It seems rather busy here, is there something going on?’

They walked a little further.
‘Look, there’s something strange on one of those tables outside.’
‘What do you think that is?’
‘Hmm, I’m not sure.’

They were getting closer now.
‘Looks like a costume, I wonder who it’s for.’
‘It looks familiar.’
‘Oh, I know what it is, that’s a Spiderman costume.’
‘But who’s supposed to wear it?’

Then a moment later…
‘Look, someone has just appeared from that bar.’
‘Gosh, he’s not wearing much is he?’
The two of them glanced at each other, and then started giggling.

Meanwhile, the guy quickly put his costume on, as he muttered. ‘I just needed a wee, and I’m a bit late too.’ He pointed, ‘you see that large stadium?’
The two boys nodded, ‘we know it.’

The Spiderman stood up properly. ‘It’s not far, and you can come in as guests with me. Maybe I can find something for both of you to wear. You see I’m a cosplayer, and you’ll both enjoy that, I’m sure.’

So the two boys were dressed in various items, and they looked pretty good. They wandered around in this busy and happy place, and what did they see?’

Let’s guess… (apart from a date – 4th May)

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Trolley Dash

Chris Hall37 Comments

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Running down to Spar
my favourite shop
not to small and not to big;
okay, let’s do it.

First, some veg
toms, avos and lettuce
no, that’s not right
not lettuce but lemons.

Next aisle, bread
two types – bagels (yum)
and also Albany sliced
seeded brown and delicious.

Now over to the chillers
that’s two litres of semi-skimmed milk
six little yogurts – just plain
and obviously eggs, also six.

Looking at the list quickly
kitchen roll (always useful)
so now there’s only one thing
it’s for Luna – Whiskas.

Just to pay… and out.
Let me see, what’s the time?
I’ve shaved a couple of minutes off!
Excellent, and thank you Spar.

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Poisson d’Avril

Chris Hall29 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

‘So what shall we do today?’
‘Well, it’s the first of April, and we know about April Fool’s Day, don’t we?’
‘Yep, but that’s in the UK, and I’m sure things are different here, don’t you think?’
‘Probably, almost everything is, isn’t it.’

The two boys had been walking about a bit, since their Great Aunt Margot had been in various little shops, although she’d kept her eye on them, since this is where she lives in France, and the two boys had been sent to stay there for their half-term.

‘For you,’ said Great Aunt Margot, as she appeared from behind them. She had gently stuck something on them. ‘Now, look to see what’s on your backs!’ as she grinned.

And so they did, and grinned too.

She had her big basket which had many things, including lots of paper fishes. ‘That will keep you busy for a bit, but meanwhile I will be busy too. You can go all around the square with the big church with the steeple, you will recognise the belfry too. But mind, don’t go too close to that rickety old house. Mais oui?’

So the two boys did what they were asked.
‘Fun, isn’t it,’ as they both chuckled.

The square was great, and the two boys had lots of laughs with those paper fishes. They also looked at the belfry and that old broken house.

And what did the two boys see on that top window by the old broken house?

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A wee dram

Chris Hall52 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

Ah whisky, shall I have a little dram?
Beautifully mellow – amber, tangerine, and maybe musk
Come with me – it’s a journey
Deep into the highlands

Every step you’ll take
Fading in the mist
Granite unmoved
Hiding in full view

Isle of Skye, gorgeous land, so pure
Just be… spread your wings
Kites are wheeling in the mountains
Lovely place… just breathe

Morning air is fresh
No problem
Open the door, then go
Paddling in the sea

Quite bracing, but still nice
Rather good to eat outside
Six o’clock is here
Talisker awaits

Unicorns speak:
Victor, Wellington, Xena, Yasmine and Zacharia
🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

(100 words)

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In the forest

Chris Hall49 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

‘Come on, we can have a race between ourselves, it will be fun.’
‘Definitely, especially since our mountain bikes are best in the woods and the hilly bits.’

The two boys looked back to see the end of their village.
‘Now we are in the proper country – rolling hills and streams.’
‘It’s not too far, but far enough.’
‘Shall we go?’

They looked to each other and grinned.
‘Now it’s time to race.’
‘On your marks, set and… go!’

They went up and down and around, over a couple of streams – they were rather wet and muddy, but who minded? They were biking fast as they were riding neck and neck. Then they came to a huge oak tree in the middle of the track – one went left, the other went right… both were still neck and neck, even though the trees and bushes were getting denser and higher.

They were almost at the top of the largest hill, but suddenly a little glade opened up. The two boys stopped dead.
They mouths fell open.

And what did they see? Can you guess?
I think they will whisper…

‘We saw a couple of unicorns who darted out, and then disappeared.’
‘Did we see them, or not.’
‘Maybe it was just a double take?’

You decide! 🦄🦄

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Another little nonsense

Chris Hall40 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

Ah yes, two different specs
one for distance, and the other for close
but in the middle neither is good
especially using the computer
bloody thing.

It’s definitely not the Goldilocks effect
no, not clever at all
but now I’m thinking about breakfast
maybe some nice porridge
instant, of course!

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He’s big!

Chris Hall55 Comments

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Wow, he’s big
and beautiful,
regal too.

Staring out
on the gate,
what’s he thinking?

He’s hardly moving,
what’s going on
in his mind? (anything?)

I’m getting closer,
can I pet him??
ah – he’s purring!

That’s enough though.
He climbs down,
walking with purpose.

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