WRITING OBSTACLE
Inspired by Cavavaff
Write a description of a character who was raised in a city and loves busy city life.
How does this come through in their personality traits?
I Love the City!
Oh, how I love the city
With all the lights out
The city is full of people
Busy with whatever they’re doing
Just like me
Going to their job as such
I’m going to work right now, actually
Wearing my suit, my tie, looking formal
I’m going to court
I have to solve a case
To prove this man is innocent
To prove that he did not steal from a bank
I’m walkin’ here
On this fine sidewalk
Swinging my arms so happily
While holding a big suitcase
Full of my papers, my evidence
I tried to be careful, though
Trying not to bump anyone
Or get in their way
Which is quite hard
Since it can be so crowded
With people going by
With birds stopping by
I had to move around constantly
I had to slither through
I had to lower myself
I had to go on my tippy-toes
Thankfully, I got out
Out from the very crowded sidewalk
Now on the crosswalk
Seeing all the cars, buses, taxis, and motorcycles stop
All honking and revving up
Revving up their engines
Getting ready to go
I instantly walked off the crosswalk
As I got on the other sidewalk
All the automobiles immediately went off
All speeding off wherever
I walked up to the court, which was surprisingly near
I walked up the steps
Thinking about how I would win the case
Thanks to my open mind, open heart
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
From being in such a lovely place
For any young girl, like me, and any young boy to grow up in
Oh, why, yes!
I love the city!