I'm not the oldest, I'm not the baby of the family, the third oldest, the second youngest. So what does that tell you? Not much, I guess.
Three Days of Hell and Noise! - An Aquarian Exposition - I came to live here in peace. What do I get? My Generation? Listen to them.
Let's Go 'Let's go for a walk, son. I need to talk to you.' 'Sure, dad, what do you want?' 'It's not what I want. There is something I need to explain to you.'
Under the Roundabout 'Leave my daughter alone. You filthy layabout.' A young mother snatched the toddler away from Peggy the Bag.
Jam Dai “I remember! You said, you, you, you promised, that we could go somewhere.” Silence answered. “You promised!” screeched Yaya. “I remember,” her voice quietened to a whisper.
Cheers, God “I am a lucky boy. We have a strong Wi-Fi connection today. I can watch my favourite series.” “That’s great, you enjoy it. Do you want a cup of tea?”
Jam Dai “I remember! You said, you, you, you promised, that we could go somewhere.” Silence answered. “You promised!” screeched Yaya. “I remember,” her voice quietened to a whisper.
Love Heart? “She pointed at the wardrobe. She said a few words, not in English. And then died,” Anne said as the tears flowed.
'Good morning, my dear. Would you like a cup of tea?' 'I could kill for a cuppa, thank you.' A croaky voice answered through bandages. The flowery quilt covered most of the escapee from a pyramid. I sniggered at the thought.
Solid “So, what do you think of the new house?” “It’s old.” “Yes, but look, character dribbles out of the teak.” “Has it got Wi-Fi?”
“Why did you drag me in here?” she asked while adding red to her lips. “A chance to be alone, why else?” Nathan fidgeted. “Christ, Nath, there are loads of parties we could go to.”
“We’ve had a miserable spring, but today is the first day of summer, and the sun is shining,” said Bradley. “So?” asked Rob.
All I Want Is A Coffee! "Where?” “Ni, Khun och!” “What?” My head felt like a wasp’s nest, large, noisy and thumping with activity. The man was not happy. He was pointing to the bus's door. It seemed a light year away in the distance.
“Grow up, can’t you?” Sammie asked her brother for the tenth time that morning. “I enjoy playing, what’s wrong with that?” Phet answered.
Somewhere… Over The What? This was not what he wanted or expected. His life had changed, finished university with a degree, a job, not well paid, but a decent start. He found a house, old and tatty, but it had all the furniture he needed. And a first steady girlfriend, not any old girl, a beautiful, classy young lady. They had been seeing each other for five months. Tish was her nickname, he thought her real name was Patricia but had never asked. Everyone knew Tish, but not her real name. His name was Mike, everyone knew his real name. Names summed them up. One exciting and unpredictable, the other, well, boring, steady and plain.
'By the sound of it, we have a full house.' 'What do you mean, "by the sound of it", how can you tell from back here?'
“I thought you were going to get me some apples?” Abby glared at her husband. “I am, give me a chance,” Andy tutted, “Can’t you see I’m busy?”
'Jen, your breakfast is ready. Do you want it down here, or shall I bring it up?' 'Thanks, mum, can I eat it here?' Mrs Perks tightened her cheeks and forced her eyes to brighten. A thin smile battled across her mouth as she entered the girl's bedroom.
When is a Word Not a Word? 'That is not a word!' 'Oh yes, it is!' 'I bet it's not in the dictionary?' 'Have a look then.'
'I'M SERIOUS; MY granddad found my dad.' 'What are you talking about?' 'My granddad was in Burma with the Chindits during the war.'
“Hi, Mr Perkins, your father is in his room.” “Is he okay? No dramas?” “He is fine.” “Thanks, I’ll go see him. Oh, my son is in the garden with one of your carers. Can you show him the way to his grandad’s room when he’s ready?”
“I didn’t feel it, I didn’t hear it. I knew it was there. Like a dandelion seed floating by my ear. I sensed it.” Jim said to his sister. He expected no answer. A tear dropped, splashing closed eyelids.
“The police don't fucking believe me!” “What did you tell them?” “What do you think? I told them what I saw.” Pub owner, Jimmy, scratched his unshaven jowls. The sound of scraping calloused fingers against a three-day growth was better than the sight of the fat chin wobble. His customer cringed.
Here I Am The bus rumbled like an empty stomach. We missed the bus stop by ten yards. It did stop. I got off alone. I didn’t wave; I trundled on; I had a hand-drawn map; it was damp with sweat, was it the right place? I thought so. She told me her farm would be easy to find. There was nothing here. Miles of green paddy fields. Or were they her farm?
Marked 'MUM, BUT WHY? What happened?' asked Yvette. Tears welled. 'You've asked me every year on your birthday. And every year I've told you, year after year, I will tell you when you are celebrating your eighteenth. So, next year, as I promised.'
Dad’s Gone “Oh, mum, can’t I watch TikToc a little longer?” asked Patsy. “You’ve got school tomorrow. After this long break, aren’t you excited to see your friends? I want you asleep before I leave for work.”
'I'VE KNOWN YOU for months now. You've taken me out to gorgeous restaurants. We've seen wonderful shows, and you have met my parents. So why have you never invited me to your place?' asked Annie.
'I didn't feel it; I didn't hear it. I knew it was there. Like a dandelion seed floating by my ear. I sensed it.' Jim said to his sister. He expected no answer.
Before Yesterday? 'Eighteen today? A big boy now,' said June. 'Yes, mum, does that mean you'll allow me out?' 'Jimmy, we've been through this. You can go out. You always could.'
“I need to see you, now!” whispered Big Al. A whisper that melts phones. “On my way.” JD knew better than to argue with the man who paid his wages. He also knew that when Big Al whispered you had better move… fast.
'Okay gang, it's three AM, time to go!' Janice shouted as she turned off the loud hip-hop racket. 'Great party, thanks,' waved the cheeky guest; Janice couldn't place her.
Beach Work 'YES, I'LL DO it. Give me a break,' Mark said. 'I mean now,' Check said, scowling at his employee's mobile number.
Beach Work 'Yes, I'll do it. Give me a break,' Mark said. 'I mean now,' Check said, scowling at his employee's mobile number.
Songkhla Lake “Here Comes the Sun. Watch this,” he whistled. The couple sat on a rock arm in arm. “Beautiful, you know I’ve never seen the sun rise like this in England?”
“Jet Pee Nong, what the hell is that?” asked the walk-in customer. “That, my friend, is the name of a magnificent hotel. At a brilliant resort, on the holiday you’ve been dreaming of.” Answered the overly keen sales agent at Rickets Travel Bureau.
Sweet Little Billie-Jo “Where is my angel?” “Here I am daddy.” “Now, what are these police officers doing to you?” “Nothing, they are just asking me questions.”