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This is the winning entry of the Arthritis Care creative writing competition 2009, by Lorraine Newark.
Sssh…
Sssh! I’m sneaking out
Last night I packed my case with all my favourite holiday in secret
I haven’t told my lodger, she would only want to come too
I want to do this alone
My lodger is clingy, needy and demands my attention
She is unpleasant, spiky and unreasonable
Altogether not nice to be around
I’m so excited
It’s early in the morning; I’m out of the door and in the taxi on the way to the airport. Sun, sea and sangria here I come
My lodger hasn’t stirred
She doesn’t know I’ve gone
Bliss, I’m on the plane
There were no desperate pleas from my lodger before I boarded
She is still not aware
I’m not going to talk to her while I’m away
Now the fun begins – the sun is out and I feel great!
Oh the sea is lovely and warm, so relaxing
I’m enjoying myself, chatting and laughing with friends
My lodger isn’t there to interrupt or bring me down
I’ve made a decision. I’m not going back!
Have told my lodger she can stay in my house but on my terms
Will only meet every now and again
She must play by my rules now
This is my house, my body
She is just a lodger, a condition that causes pain.
This is the life, I feel alive!
Full of energy, vibrant and vivacious.
This is how I always want to be.
This is how I always will be
This is how I am.
This is me!
Lorraine Newark
To be sent details of the Arthritis Care creative writing competition 2010, email creative@arthritiscare.org.uk
