sweaty, 70s mermaid

The heat from the sun made my sight kind of blurry, and those silver stars that you get from spinning or dancing intensely suddenly filled my eyes. The four of us, us mermaids floated into the corner shop and I felt my body scream in thanks, to the coolness of the tiny shop. It was cinematic in a sweaty, 70s kind of way, and we took our time picking packets of food and putting them into our basket. Sienna’s dress still billowed and fluttered occasionally, and I could only imagine how hot her feet were in her heavy boots. My fire coloured dungarees floated with the flow of the breeze from the fan on the ceiling. The sweat patches which had crept from underneath Carrie's arms and into the rest of her tight T shirt, had begun to retreat back where they’d come from and the white cotton dress which Olivia had been wearing, flew up occasionally, as a gust of hot air filled the aisles of the shops and lifted it up, every time someone else opened the door. Four beautiful girls and I was actually one of them this time. I felt like my life was some sort of film … that I’d turned my life into the films and the lives of others, which I’d often immerse myself in. It was a serene feeling, a glimmer into what more of my days would be like, and I couldn’t wait to experience the rest of it.

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Just an excerpt of something I wrote, which I thought was really nice and that I wanted to share with you all x

MY BOOK LIST

(*this was meant to be so much better but my phone hates meeee oh well, enjoy!)

One Day

This book killed, me. I honestly cannot stress how dear these characters are and always will be to me. Every time I'm sitting down, not doing anything and allowing myself to reflect whilst listening to Arctic Monkey's, all I can think about is this book. In fact, it's these characters. Arctic Monkey's are literally the (my) soundtrack to this book and the two together will always be dear to me. The story is basically the narrator telling the story of these two characters Dexter and Emma, on one day. It makes more sense if you read it though. READ IT. The writing isn't too fluffy or blunt, you will hate and love both of them, and they will just become more gorgeous as you turn every page. So much honesty and truth in this book.

The Secret Life of Bees

So, I was a rebel when I read this book. I was not yet a teen and I was still in primary school. I was bored of my child appropriate books, and I took one of the books from our "library" and read this. Now, The Secret Life of Bees, is not a terribly adult like book, but it has many serious themes that run through it, and I feel that they've been written so incredibly well. The story in itself is heartbreaking, but you will honestly learn to love all of the characters (sometimes, even the father ... I will say no more). I feel that I cannot tell you the basic outline, without giving away a large chunk of the story, so I will keep quiet. Read this book though, it is so kind and gentle, and every time I see it or hear of it, the bees start buzzing, and my mind always floats back to summer.

To Kill A Mockingbird

This book was AMAZING. Do not read the sequel. This book, by itself is a beautiful work of art, and it should not be tampered with or touched in any kind of way. To Kill A Mockingbird was so beautifully written, and it is truly a classic that must be read by everybody. The character development within the book is wonderful, and you will honestly learn to love and adore, hate and despise each and every one of them.

LAZY DAYS: a piece written by me

I am so disappointed that I lost the story behind this cover.

So this is something that I found in the depths of my laptop and did a bit of rewriting. I'm really nervous about showing you guys, but I'll think it'll be okay. I'm going to try and make this a constant thing and occasionally share my work with you and also hopefully share the work of others too! Anyway, this is a piece that I wrote when I wanted to get back into writing.  I'm hoping to write something much longer than this, but with similar vibes. I'd love to hear your thoughts, and the vibes you get from the overall piece. Also, feel free to point out any mistakes and make criticisms, I always want to grow. 

A POEM BY ME

A BIT OF BACKGROUND

So guys, I wrote a poem (which doesn't have a title yet)! It's based off of a short story I wrote when I was around 14 probably. Anyway, it is so badly written but when you create characters, no matter how cheesy their story is, you never stop feeling for them. The girl in this is called Payten (the first POC that I ever created and wrote) and the boy is called Noah (he is the narrator of the story and this poem).

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And since I couldn't have you, due to the cross round your neck,

I cherished every ounce of love you were willing to give me.

When you smiled, I kept that light.

Wrapped it round myself, let it cover my skin,

For those nights when I remembered I missed you.

I recorded our conversations in my mind.

Replayed the best parts like a favourite song.

Mine was something by the Beatles, and yours was something different every day.

I treasured the time when I finally kissed you,

and when for one moment, you fully let me in

When you took my hand and stared into my eyes,

I knew that our end was near.

I could see it on your chest,

Forming in your eyes,

And spilling down your cheeks,

I remember that touch though.

The warmth of your hand,

The meaning, of your lips-

And I know that some nights,

Wherever you are,

You still think of me, like this.