Lines from the Mind

In grit of life, There are moments unwatched by others, small heroisms unseen, thoughtful touches, an honest thought, a definite decision to truth-give. Courage's genesis a straightforward heart, Strength of, "No" Power of, "Yes" No guilt, just assurance, Not other's images just yourself, Your public face mirroring private skin, character beauty unfading. In calamity integrity tested, In fear integrity trialled. Not slaves to ordinary, walk, stand tall - integrity.

WALT To communicate a thought in a few carefully chosen words. Success Criteria: Build pictures in your reader’s mind Communicate emotions Cut the small words Click below for my haiku !

Mother Three young mouths Meagre hope Threadbare cupboards Shanty corrugated cage Husband taken Choleras meal. Whispered words Propaganda hope suggested, Cash given Teenager traded, Bitten by the trafficker Real life zombie Taken to sea. Sweat fisherman blood. 4 hours sleep 20 hours work 4 hours sleep 20 hours work 4 hours sleep… Fingers to bone. No escape No words No life. Fear trap, Miles of ocean, Netted life, Broken arm if you speak out. Modern slavery Forty-five million cries in the wind, cries in the Dirt, cries in the Smoke cries on the ocean, Tears in the heart! WALT: to give voice to the voiceless. Criteria Use strong: new vocabulary, word images Protest against an injustice in our world Cut words not needed Be creative in getting my point across