When Cathy was told she could take part in the May Day Parade, she could hardly believe it. Her two elder sisters had already secured their place, marching with the Guides, but she herself was considered too young. However, the Committee had a change of heart and decided to … [Read more...]
The Meeting
A playlet for two people Scene: A Café. Two young women meet by chance after nearly 2 years. Jane is seated at a table. Laura has just purchased a cup of coffee from the counter. Jane: (looks up) Laura! Laura: Hello Jane. Jane: How lovely to see you. You look … [Read more...]
The Visit
Mandy took a deep breath and knocked at the door. This was her first assignment as a member of the Senior Citizens’ Help Group. She had been told that Helen Bryant was ‘difficult’ but she felt she was equipped to deal with it. She had had a lot of unhappiness in her own life; … [Read more...]
Lonely
I'm a little mongrel, a little pup And I know I don't amount to much. But I'm left on my own all day, all day While you go out to earn your pay. You say you love me, perhaps you do In your own way and when it suits you. You pick me up and you put me down, I've got on say … [Read more...]
The Night Caller
During the war, Liz and Andy stayed put in London, whilst their four children were evacuated to the country, and Liz was thankful for that, because at that time, they were going through a vicious spate of bombings. Liz was often left on her own at night, as Andy had to go … [Read more...]
Be Afraid
The pale crescent moon did little to light up the ruined church. Dark and shadowy, it stood amongst the neglected tombstones, creating an atmosphere of foreboding rather than peace. Two boys could be seen making their way between the gravestones. The bigger boy, although wary, … [Read more...]
