Barry Cain, Record Mirror, 19 February 1977
THE DESERT sand burnt holes in his feet. The sun's rays were spears piercing the top of his head. Three days and no sign of life. Three days without water. Water, iced, fresh, sparkling. He could think of nothing else.
Total word count of piece: 208
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