What A Beautiful Day!

• Yasmine El-merhebe, Grade 7, Al Noori Muslim School
• Short Story
• 2012

Excellence Award in the 'Legendary 2012' competition

As I walked through the main park, the wind blew gently, came up to me and kissed my cheek. I was delighted, as this was a beautiful day. My feet sank down softly, in the soft, green, finely cut grass. I held my head up high, proud of my country. The bright, shining sun, shone down on me as I walked past the blooming, blood-red roses. Children played along the footpath, catching frisbees, kicking soccer balls and rode their bikes and scooters. My heart flew out of my chest, freeing itself into the wonderful, moist air. The trees waved their arms to the friendly animals that passed along, enjoying the weather, minding their own buisness. I could not have had a better day than this, since I was born.