Her little hands scrawl circles. She places an assortment of toys inside them - Lego, a pencil. a toy truck. She babbles in words that make sense to only her. She looks up seeking recognition for a job well done. I nod and smile and say that's lovely. She accepts it and begins the process … Continue reading THE ACTIVIST
They couldn't be it. After following the track through the forest for three days, this couldn't be the end. The broken track hung in mid-air. The others looked at him. They were tired, hungry and desperate. And angry. It was Barnaby that challenged him. 'What now?' He had no answer. They had trusted him, and … Continue reading ROAD TO NOWHERE
Archie strolled back from the shop, newspaper under his arm. Another fine Mediterranean morning. In the campervan, Agnes was still in bed. Archie settled down in his seat to read the headlines. Iran had retaliated against America with missile fire. A commercial aeroplane had gone down. He turned the page. Bush fires in Australia. Not … Continue reading EXTENDED VACATION
The sky is aflame at the end of the day. Another heatwave sweeps over the country. We're used to them now. Soon it will be monsoon season again and the dust and dirt will be swept away and there will be some green lands. I'll have a chance to grow some crops. But the sand … Continue reading HEATWAVE
'What's that?' Jessie pointed outside at the stars and stripes fluttering on the flagpole. 'That used to mean something.' 'I like the colours, it's pretty.' 'It sure was. Ready for your food?' 'I can't wait to try it. You used to eat these 'hot dogs' all the time, Gramps?' 'And burgers, chips, pizza.' 'This food … Continue reading NOSTALGIA CAFE
Iain Kelly 