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Shadow
Mar 21, 20229 min read
University
My friends Dani and Bella stood under the tree. Its branches towered over them. Its deep green leaves ruffled in the gentle morning...
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From the Wild
Mar 21, 20225 min read
Meetings
This morning when I woke up, I rolled over and checked my phone. I’d slept in a bit, so Mum and Dad would have already left for work. I...
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From the Wild
Mar 20, 202212 min read
Victors
This morning I woke up to a moment of silence, then once again the raucous noise which fills this house. I got out of bed and walked out...
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Shadow
Mar 20, 202216 min read
Searching
I awoke with a jolt, startled that I’d even fallen asleep. Metallic chocolate wrappers were littered across the bed and my belly ached. I...
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From the Wild
Mar 19, 20228 min read
Fortieth
A smile came onto my lips when I woke up, feeling the warmth of the morning against my face. I enjoyed a moment of bliss. Getting out of...
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Shadow
Mar 19, 202225 min read
Shadow
When the pedestal fan swirled around to briefly face me, I hummed with delight. I was bathed in the cool air for a few seconds – which...
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From the Wild
Mar 16, 202210 min read
Date
This morning when my alarm blasted, I rolled onto my side and turned it off. I could have thought of it charitably, that I didn’t want to...
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From the Wild
Mar 14, 20229 min read
Sparks
It was a little warmer inside the council building than outside, which made me slightly less nervous. Once I had closed the door again...
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From the Wild
Mar 13, 20228 min read
Bridal
When I woke up, Mum was already enjoying a cup of tea on the porch. Sunlight shone on her face. Mum smiled as I kissed her on the head....
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From the Wild
Mar 10, 20228 min read
Psychologist
This morning I woke up and got some clothes ready to wear, then had a shower. I wanted to keep myself as calm as possible. Try as I might...
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From the Wild
Mar 7, 202212 min read
Kakek
Today is Kakek’s birthday. He would have been sixty-four years old. I awoke with a heaviness which I did not expect, after the joy of my...
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From the Wild
Mar 6, 202210 min read
Eighteen
I rolled onto my side as I woke up. It took a moment for me to realise – it’s my birthday, I’m officially eighteen years old. I smiled,...
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From the Wild
Feb 28, 202213 min read
Objection
This morning, I woke up early. My heart remained heavy about Ratu’s sudden illness, but there was other business for us to deal with. I...
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From the Wild
Feb 27, 20225 min read
Whirlwind
I woke up in the early hours of the morning. Rolling onto my side, I thought that it would have been close to the time of my alarm, but...
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From the Wild
Feb 26, 20228 min read
Wildlife
Perth Zoo is expecting its first elephant calf. It’s definitely an exciting time to have a new founder contributing to the breeding...
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From the Wild
Feb 24, 202216 min read
Engagement
“Would you like me to drive you to your appointment?” “Thanks, Mum. It’s alright though, I can ride my bike. I wouldn’t expect you to...
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From the Wild
Feb 22, 20227 min read
Close
This morning when I woke up, I could hear faint pattering around in the kitchen. I got out of bed and slipped my dressing gown over my...
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From the Wild
Feb 21, 202213 min read
Orientation
First thing, I called our GP to make an appointment, for Thursday when I have the day off work. It’s in the morning, at 9am, to get my...
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From the Wild
Feb 20, 20226 min read
Dawn
I’d not fallen asleep before midnight. Wordle time! I guessed HURTS. 🟨⬜🟨🟨⬜ Ah, three golden tiles isn’t that bad, but I have to figure...
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