Photo credit © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
The Clouds Roll In
'Mrs Jones can we PLEASE go outside. It's SUCH a beautiful day' Ayla pleaded.
Mrs Jones peered out the window. It was a brilliant summer’s day, which, living in England was a rarity. It would indeed be a waste if they didn’t make the most of it, she conceded.
‘Okay, grab your tools, art class is al fresco’
The children cheered, how exciting!
With the sun blazing down, the children began to draw. Five minutes later, a shadow cast over their papers, a dark cloud blocking the sun. Plops of rain fell on their work.
‘Typical British Weather’ she tutted.
The children cheered, how exciting!
With the sun blazing down, the children began to draw. Five minutes later, a shadow cast over their papers, a dark cloud blocking the sun. Plops of rain fell on their work.
‘Typical British Weather’ she tutted.
Hope you enjoyed the story
Typical Britain!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just! So many times we have been caught unawares by its unpredictability.
DeleteThis brought back memories of primary school with a story under the tree on sunny days!
ReplyDeleteAt secondary school the art teacher would allow us out when it was a nice day, but we had to promise to work quietly so as not to disturb those inside.
DeleteDear Bettina,
ReplyDeleteWe have a saying here in Missouri. If you don't like the weather, wait a minute. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I like that saying!
DeleteTo be kid again, no worries in the world! Nice story.
ReplyDeleteHow true!
DeleteSweet story of more innocent times.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYes that is definately the weather here today - the prompt fits the sky in Yorkshire perfectly today.
ReplyDeleteWeather we experience sadly far too often, still if it didn't happen I wouldn't have been able to write about it...
DeleteI hope they embrace the rain.
ReplyDeleteI would imagine they ran straight back inside!
DeleteThat was indeed a sweet story. At least they got to enjoy some of it!
ReplyDeleteExactly! A few moments of vitamin D
DeleteHey, puddles are still fun to splash in.
ReplyDeleteThey are!
DeleteNicely written
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWell written.
ReplyDeleteCarpe diem with British weather!Lovely flash💗
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI bet they still had a lot of fun. :) Sweet story.
ReplyDeleteDear Pettina,
ReplyDeleteI've heard of singing in the rain, but never drawing. Somehow, I just can't see Gene Kelly with a pencil and pad. :) Lovely story. - Russell
Ha ha no!
DeleteI loved your use of the word plop! I totally envisioned the raindrop landing
ReplyDeleteThank you! yes you don't find it used so much these days ...
DeleteTypical of the sun to play spoilsport. Thankfully she did manage to get out and satisfy her class, even if it was for a short time¡
ReplyDeletePoor kids! Do you think they had fun in the rain or were they disappointed that their art class was ruined?
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear your feedback for my attempt too. I'm a newbie. You can find it here:
https://yuhublogger.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/the-shape-shifters/
Thanks!
I think they were disappointed if I am honest.
DeleteWait ten minutes and the weather will change.....
ReplyDeleteIt will! but not before the paper is ruined..
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