'I'm worried for your welfare!' she shouted up to him, trying to hide her genuine fear. 'I'll be fine.' He had come this far, he wasn't going to turn back now and chicken out in front of everyone. A bet was a bet. He stood in just his pants and looked down at the black … Continue reading DEEPER MEANING
They emerged from their shelters. Some more guarded than others. The younger ones, of course, were more exuberant. They shook hands, hugged and kissed and breathed in the fresh air. I squinted into the light and adjusted my facemask with my gloved hands. We had been told it was safe to come back above ground. … Continue reading GUARDED OPTIMISM
They sat finishing their beers as the sun dipped behind the tenements. 'See you in the mornin',' said Malky. 'See you,' replied Frank. They would be up before the sun, dragging themselves back down the pit for another shift. A metal bin clattered. Angry voices came from a top floor window. That would be McPeters … Continue reading WHEREVER I LAY MY CAP
It felt great to be back out in the world. She couldn't wait to head into the hills and revisit all her favourite spots - hill climbing was not something you could do while locked down in your house and sticking to the local area. She felt a little rusty to start with, even though … Continue reading ANOTHER WORLD
