W.A.L.T write a flash back from a different perspective and use show, not tell. This week we have been writing a flash back based on 'the Anzac puppy' picture book. We got to choose which perspective we will write from, Freda the dog, Sam the soldier or Lucy the girl. I chose to write from Sam's perspective. This was extremely enjoyable to create. Next time I would add more parts about Freda.
I will never forget that time spent in the trenches, the pain, the death, at least I wasn’t alone. I had Freda, my dog, my friend. I hear screams whilst bullets are flying above the trench. The thunderous roar of another explosion leaves ringing in my ears, burning debris being hurled at my fellow soldiers, my friends. I see many men fleeing and shrieking as bullets fly closer to them. The majority of the screams stop. I peek out of the trench, all I can see is fire and dead bodies. After all of this I am sure to have PTSD. If I get out alive.No I can’t think like that. I must be brave for Freda, I must get her home safely.
I look at my fingers, they are purple. Red from the fire and scorching heat, blue from the bitter cold of earlier today. It doesn’t matter what colour they are, they are still numb and aching. The screams may have stopped but I still hear them. They are stuck in my brain. Will they ever leave ?
