Monthly Archives: March 2014

And Your Point Is?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by sophiewellstood

“The first same sex weddings will be able to take place from Saturday 29 March 2014 (subject to the approval of Parliament). This follows the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which received Royal Assent on 17 … Continue reading →

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Say Good Morning to the Stars

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

This story appears in the Stories for Homes Anthology, edited by Debi Alper and Sally Swingewood.  All proceeds from the book go towards supporting the work of Shelter. Available via Amazon.    My mother wasn’t always drunk, but that’s like saying … Continue reading →

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First Born

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

For my sister   A middle child falls between a tick and a tock a right foot, a left a hard place and a rock a descant, a bass clef. I watched your firstborn feet go first, your older, steady … Continue reading →

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I Love You With All My Nose

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

For my loved ones I love you with all my nose. See how it gleams and glows. All through the frost night my nose glimmers brightly, my sparkles of love fly over the city to you. I love you with … Continue reading →

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The Spider

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

A true story Dear teeny little spider upon the bathroom wall however did you get there? This house has no flies. Whatever shall you eat? Dust? Belly button fluff? Dear teeny little spider upon the bathroom wall wherever is your … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Teachers

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

Who knows?  Not me.    When the dining hall is silent                                                           … Continue reading →

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The Saga of Jennifer Jones

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

Do not underestimate small girls   Jennifer Jones, all skin and bones, lived at number twenty-three. Her dad dropped dead, her mum got wed to Jason Pitts from Leigh-on-Sea. Jennifer Jones, all skin and bones, ran away from twenty-three. She … Continue reading →

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I’m in Love with Wendy Wilkins

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

First love I’m in love with Wendy Wilkins I can’t eat or sleep or think Wendy Wilkins Wendy Wilkins Wendy Wilkins! I write her name in purple ink. I’ve got a crush on Julie Morgan it’s so bad I think I’ll die Julie Morgan … Continue reading →

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The Colours

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

It’s not all kittens and unicorns   It was a blue day, such a blue day a stone in my shoe day a haven’t got a clue day a we don’t love you day   It was a green day, … Continue reading →

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My Brother Wants a Barbie Doll

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sophiewellstood

                                              For carefree boys everywhere   My brother wants a Barbie doll there’s nothing wrong with that I … Continue reading →

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