The Picnic, Summer Flashcards
Gentle wind relieved my body from the heat.
The aquamarine sky looked down on us, scattered with cotton clouds.
Grassy stalks tickled the back of our legs as we admired the feast in front of us.
My nose was filled with the sweet scent of nectar and my ears were engrossed in harmonic bird song.
My family sat down with me on the jade grass. It was the perfect time for a picnic.
Two jays chatted with one another, exchanging little tweets sitting on a wise oak.
Its long branches reached to the sky with great strength.
A young crimson squirrel scurried hastily along a lower branch full of energy and enthusiasm.
His siblings trailing behind like a comic army, unsure of the orders the general gave them.
I heard the noise of sturdy galloping as a gallant deer crossed the greenery with the elegance of a king.
He joined the regal herd as they strode into the shade of the oaks.
Chatter from my family filled the peaceful air.
My parents discussed current affairs like journalists with my uncle and aunt.
Horticulture was the topic for the elderly of the family.
Both groups described their interest with the detail of an artist, trying to make a vivid image with their paints.
As they talked their shirts billowed with the wind as if they were the sails of a boat which was trekking the great ocean.
Everything about their costumes was smart: soft silky dresses; sandy linen jackets; straw hats; smart leather shoes and intricately detailed shirts.
Without a word, we all tucked in.
Sweet jam filled my glorious sandwich.
The smiles on everyone’s faces filled me with happiness
. Afterwards we were treated to some plump pieces of chicken breast.
My mother stared mortified at my father as he tore at the meat like a hungry lion.
His hair tossed from side to side as he ate eagerly.
I picked some small strips of meat like a surgeon to get to the best pieces.
A kite glided overhead like a god watching over its people.
Many animals scurried to safety as he ruled the skies.
He was regal in his look with feathers like melting gold and emerald eyes which shone like stars.
He was interested in our picnic like a bold scavenger ready to battle it out for the winnings.
In the far distance I saw a great glinting lake.
It acted like a mirror reflecting the beautiful sky.
