Walking to the lake

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Squelch. Squash.

I hear the leaves squashing under my feet as I amble to the frosty mirror lake.

I hear the sheep bleating as if they are arguing with each other.

I look up and see the rain clouds creeping up above me. Then I look down at my soggy, frosty shoes and see delicate bark smashing underneath me.

I smell the fresh, misty, chilly morning air as I gaze over the lake to just catch a glimpse of a green, slimy frog leaping from lily pad to lily pad.

I feel the frosty, wet grass as I bob down to rest my legs. I feel the slimy, dewy tree trunk as I slowly stand up.

The Aurora Foundation Trust provides programmes for primary school students in different areas of learning. In May they ran the Aurora Writing Retreat at Eastwoodhill Arboretum for talented young writers. The Herald is delighted to share some of their pieces.