The following stories were submitted to our sister website, toowrite.com. They were written by people from Portsmouth or are about Portsmouth itself.
Memories Of Childhood Days
Author:
Patricia Arnold
of Portsmouth
We sat at wooden desks with inkwells and I think, an attached wooden seat for two. There was a large open coal fireplace at which on bitterly cold mornings, Miss Fryer let us warm our feet.
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A Match Made In Heaven
Author:
Louise Bruzon
of Portsmouth
I find my entrance and walk up the second flight of stairs, which will take me into the stadium. What a sight beholds me as I enter! A sea of blue and green. The pitch looks luscious and I can smell damp grass and mud.
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Glory Glory Man Utd
Author:
Kate Osterholm
of Portsmouth
We emerge, panting, disorientated to a blinding wall of white light. A huge indefinable roar rises as our team takes to the field, and the shivers go racing down our spines. In a second, our spirits lift, and our hearts swell. This is why we came.
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This Is My Night Of Fear
Author:
Cora Burke
of Portsmouth
This is no longer a life worth living. I know it, Dad knows it and she knows it, and we have a long-standing agreement: as long as she wants to fight, we'll fight with her, but as and when it becomes too much, we'll be there with her, too. At long last, that moment has come near, and it is too close for comfort.
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We're All Going On A Summer Holiday!
Author:
Philippa Hawkins
of Portsmouth
I felt as if we could step onto its trail and find our own way to heaven. It was the most beautiful night I've ever seen. We stood together in awe, my mind lost in mystic thoughts, as B wandered down to the waters edge and skimmed stones into the moonlight, casting our prayers out to sea while I stood still transfixed by the magic.
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The Ripper Survivor
Author:
Amy Devine
of Portsmouth
To the man, carrying the doctors bag, who lingered in the shadows, watching and licking his lips, she was a lamb, ready for the slaughter.
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A Celebration
Author:
Sue Harris
of Portsmouth
A hush fell over the room as everyone turned to face the stage.
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Natural Justice
Author:
Bill Needham
of Portsmouth
At least she could now feed the ducks, just as she’d promised them...
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A Modern Fairy Story
Author:
Bill Needham
of Portsmouth
Now, what have you brought for me Rona? Something nice I hope!”...
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To Have and To Hold
Author:
Nicola Richer
of Portsmouth
Zoe tilted her head to one side as she gazed lovingly across the room at Gavin, even after all this time that tingly warmth still engulfed her every...
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