Below is a writing exercise that grew out of the 100 ideas exercise we did together. The tale plays on different applications of the word ‘time’, and there is a surprising hero to boot.
One time,
I went to a park.
Next time,
I took my ball.
This time,
People came to play.
And over time,
a crowd gathered.
’Game time!’
Two teams squared off.
‘Game on!’
A whistle blew.
Scissor kicks.
Short flicks.
Sporty tricks.
No goal.
Muddy park.
Scuff marks.
It’s nearly dark –
but still no goal
‘Time is running out. We need a goal, quick!’
A splash,
a flap,
thump and a quack, then …
My team’s golden boot struck luck
‘Goooaal’.
The whistle blew once more.
‘Full time!’
‘Time’s up!’
‘Home time!’
‘It’s bath time!
’
‘Same time, next time?’
‘YES’, everyone agreed.
And I will bring my ball again,
and two golden boots for duck.
bakersmith 