Was It All Real? - By Lily

The sun beat down as I stared up at the clear, blue sky, The summer breeze danced through the flowers causing them to sway. I rolled around on the grass having the time of my life. As the end of the day drew near, the sunset covered the blue sky like a bright orange blanket. I had one last look at the field staring up at the trees while they whispered together. I ran swinging open the old creaking gate. The village was deserted, everyone inside savouring their warm and filling dinners.

I forced my door open and the fragrance of delicious food flew into my face flinging my soft jacket on the ground I lumbered into the kitchen where my mum was scrambling around getting our dinner ready.

“Hi sweetie” she chirped happily.

“Hey” I hastily answered as I rushed up to my bedroom. tossing myself onto my bed I lay still, resting my sleepy eyes until I heard the clink of the plates on the table. My stomach complained and grumbled in hunger. I walked down the stairs, my shoes squeaking every time I took a step. I sat comfortably in my seat and smacked my lips. The pot of hot bubbling soup sat before me, steam floating up and tapping the ceiling. I clutched the ladle, gripping a huge spoonful of soup and dumped it in my bowl, my mum smiling sweetly at my appetite. My lips beckoned the spoon as the soup slipped down my throat warming me up. The soup was all gone in minutes, seconds even. I slowly strolled up to my room and relaxed on my bed breathings in the nice cool scent of the tulip bunch my mum had laid in my room.

A little stream of sunlight emerged out of my curtains, relaxing gently on my face. I absorbed the warmth and My eyes drooped gradually and fell asleep...

I rouse suddenly with a crick in my neck. A bleak wall stares back at me.

Clicks of guns echo, reverberating off the walls.

Missiles spiral overhead.

Buildings crumble around me.

Air air raid siren sounds with an ear-splitting scream.

A tear formed in my bleary eye.

I wish I was back in the dream.


The End.