Tag: literature
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BOLT FROM THE BLUE
‘It’s hardly a bolt from the blue. More like a threatening grey sky and several storm warnings.’ ‘Oh sure, with hindsight it’s all so easy.’ She’s right of course. I should’ve seen it coming. The signs were there. Still, I never thought he would leave me like this, I am his wife after all. Just…
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JOURNEY
There he was again. Always in the same seat, always at the same time, always on the same bus route. Did the old man notice her the same way she noticed him? Did he wonder where she went everyday? Of course not. Her uniform gave it away. Him though? Where did he go? He never…
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THE MOOSE’S REVENGE
It was supposed to be a quiet getaway to escape the festive season. ‘You don’t think it will take away from the rustic charm?’ I tried. Nothing could dampen his enthusiasm for twinkling fairy lights. ‘Some on the moose’s antlers?’ ‘He’s lost enough dignity as it is.’ He tottered on the chair trying to hook…
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THE BARRA BOY IN PARLIAMENT
It’s easy to be cynical about our current crop of political leaders, so it was a welcome surprise to have this letter pop through the door yesterday, from my local Member of Parliament, acknowledging ‘The Barra Boy’ and my recent event at the local library. Of all the places I thought The Barra Boy’s publication…
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SIGHTSEEING IN THAILAND
‘It’s not a race!’ called Somchai. Lamai redoubled her efforts, breaking into as much of a sprint as she could muster while pulling the occupied rickshaw. ‘Watch out for the hole!’ She swerved in front of him, the rickshaw threatening to topple over. Somchai took evasive action to avoid careening into the back of her.…
Iain Kelly 