Page 24 - Everyone a Writer Anthology 2021

Everything stopped
The sands in a timer were held back
The drip of the tap was a metronome for the pace to live life at
It was like wading through thick curd
All you wanted was to escape
You were gripped in a vice that held you back as you kicked and screamed for your freedom
Grief enclosed everything
The dark parade of cars that drove down your street was regular
It was spreading like the plague
Dark tentacles swirled just on the outside of your vision
Always pressing nearer
The wheels on your bicycle spun round and round
The interlocking chains connecting each event together
It was a chain reaction
Humans were the catalyst
And we were caught in the crossfire
All you wanted was a shard of hope to crack through the shell that enclosed you
Whispers of silver thread taunted their way through the news
But would it ever really end?
Would you ever gain your freedom back?
Or would you always be trapped?
That was when the truth hit home.

Imogen Walker, Y9
Meadowhead

Are We Done Yet?

Another person gone
Another soul missed
Another person to mourn
Are we done yet?

Another day inside
Another family member missed
Another hug lost
Are we done yet?

Another online class
Another mate missed
Another day together is forgotten
Are we done yet?

Another species saved
Another day the earth breathes
Another day of clearer skies
We need to keep going and stay strong
Are we done yet?

Nathan Griffiths, Y8
Meadowhead

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