National Adult Literacy Database

December 17, 2012

Anne with Jenni Blackmore at a creative writing workshop at the Captain William Spry GED ALP

This week, the stories are written by students with the Halifax Community Learning Network. The story below was written by Anne Elliott-Tomlinson, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Anne works on her writing skills at the Spring Garden Library Adult Learning Program.

How I Feel

by Anne Elliott-Tomlinson

Fly like Jonathan Livingston Seagull?  Am I brave enough?

Most people don’t bother to learn more than the simplest facts of life.

Since my two years studying English grammar and reading Classic Literature, at the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning program at the Spring Garden Library has changed my thinking or flying.

Hungry, happy and learning off by myself like Jonathan. I do want to use my newfound knowledge and share it with people. I am prepared to work harder and not afraid to leave the nest.

I will miss you all! Thank you.