Ever wonder what your life would be like without some of your favorite people or things?
In P. D. James’ futuristic novel Children of Men, she wants people to consider what the world would be like without any new babies. So her novel is all about how no babies have been born on Earth for 25 years. She highlights the blessings of children and how they affect the world by writing about their absence.
In this unusual prompt, let’s ponder what we have.
Now it’s your turn: Think back over the last few months and
then write down one thing you for which you are especially thankful. It can be a pet, a vacation you took this summer, a new bedroom, a friendship, your soccer team, your family’s support during a difficult time—really, anything.
Then imagine what the world would be like without this one thing you wrote down. What would life be like without your pet? Without that vacation? Without that friendship?
Write a poem, song, short story, or a few paragraphs to describe what you think life would be like without that one thing.
How does this change your view or perspective of that one person or thing?
