Alex+Poetic+Writing

__**Term 3 2009**__ __**- The Living Forest**__



Rushing water bullies its way through the algae covered rocks. A nervous trout hastily darts through the water; leaving broken bubbles behind him. Rocks of all sizes lazily sit in the shallow stream, eventually growing moss. Early morning sky holds the intense sun, as it shines onto the calm water.

Vast gusts of wind are powerless against the bold trees. Wisps of water spray onto small plants, As a light wind makes its way into the forest. Scrawny leaves softly dance in the serene air, Then land gently onto the rippling clear water.

Vibrant sun enters through the jade leaves, Creating a soft green glow around the forest. Trees stand tall with pride, showering shade onto the forest floor below. Orange, red and yellow leaves cover the forest floor like carpet. The day slowly comes to an end.

Weary birds softly sing their last songs, As the blue sky swallows the bright sun. The vivid blue sky starts to turn grey. Slowly the heat disappears into the hours of darkness, As silence settles deep into the motionless forest.



__**Term 2 2009 - Shy**__

Shy is a quiet girl. She seems very delicate with her thin, white skin and long, soft blonde hair. Her porcelain like face is calming and pretty. A glance at her face will give you a sudden reassurance; that everything will work out but her deep blue eyes will leave you confused because of how lonely she looks. Most people stare at Shy trying to figure out if she is lonely or just timid. When this happens, Shy’s face will become a red colour and she’ll turn away, her hair sweeping over her face.

Shy isn’t nervous while she is around family as she has known them for so long. If Shy gets to know a person really well, her nerves around that person slowly fade. Otherwise if Shy is near strangers she will get nervous, blush and try to hide behind her curtain of hair. Shy is the kind of person that makes you feel like she is keeping a secret from you; always insecure and cautious. She is understanding and believes things will come in their own time. Daughter of Patience and Calmness, she gets her features from them. Her only friend being Loneliness, Shy would like to be friends with lots of people but she doesn’t have enough courage. Shy’s best friend is her cousin Loneliness and they are always with each other. Shy and Loneliness understand and confide to each other. Shy is always there for Loneliness and they often share the difficulties they have during life. Shy usually complains to Loneliness how she wishes she wasn’t nervous all the time and Loneliness does her best to reassure Shy she is fine just the way she is and that she’ll grow out of it. Shy’s parents think Shy’s a completely normal person and they don’t realise how nervous she gets. When Shy complains about being nervous they say ‘//don’t over exaggerate’// and ‘//you’ll be fine!’// Loneliness can see Shy’s insecurity but doesn’t think her nerves are too bad. Shy never wears bright colours unlike her role model, Confidence. She will wear dark jeans with a light coloured top. She wishes she could say hello to anyone she wants without stuttering, wear bright colours without feeling nervous and most of all she wants to play a sport outside of school without a second thought. Shy wants to play more sport but when she decides to sign up for something she gets cold feet and quits. Everyone gets nervous but no one knows if Shy is actually as nervous as she says she is. Shy wishes she could be more like Confidence; but it will take time to make Shy happy with being herself.