2 What grown-ups do Her sister is very grown up at almost-14; she does her make-up like the stars in the magazines she reads, though she doesn't look so beautiful. Sometimes, when her sister thinks no-one is watching she'll kiss herself in the mirror, or pout seductively, mess up her hair and take a picture with her camera. (Girl, 10, observes her mother and sister to learn what grown-ups do)

Communication Dilemma You make talking awkward./The only place we're comfortable /Is on or in your bed/And even then we have a one-track conversation/It usually revolves around your head/ And not the one on your shoulders

6 Bed buddies » - Her back and the part of her bum not covered by quilt were very cold. She sat up and carefully swung her legs off the bed, trying unsuccessfully not to wake her bed buddy. - About friends w. benefits. A two-part one-shot! R&R please, much appreciated.

Flight of fancy An Inconvienient Crush. Short and sweet, I found this poem on my hard drive recently having written it about two years ago. And yes, it rhymes! more or less Applicable to both sexes. If you can think of a better title, I'd really appreciate it

6The Dreamcatcher Catch those dreams.

5I resent that So I didn't make the team... again... why not? I train hard! I never miss a session! Is it because I don't wear shorts to training?

3Sunrise or Moondance Two charismatic figures who dominate our skies that I believe really don't get the coverage they deserve...

3Last night I spoke to my Granddad Last night I spoke to my Granddad. The thing is he's been dead for six years. The last time I saw him he pressed 20p into my palm and said 'I'll give you more next time'. Three months later he got knocked down.

11Sunset of Regrets Her breath caught in her throat as they sat and watched the sun's head fall deep into the sea. Amber and amethyst streaks swirled across the sky in graceful whirlpool-like gestures. The ocean's cerulean surface shimmered as the glowing embers of the dyi