Content: memory

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The function of memory and how it rises and falls has been on my mind lately. But I don't remember why. Comments welcome.

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This story won a contest run by Monadnock Writers Group, and was selected as one of seven short stories (plus a bunch of poetry and photographs) to be published in their anthology themed on memory. The anthology has just been published and is entitled "Shadow and Light: A Literary Anthology on Memory." http://www.monadnockwriters.org/publications.html Of course, I'm generally not the literary type (sex, drugs, rock and roll is more my speed - ha!), but I wrote this story when I was pretty sad -the lead is modeled after a dear friend whom I'd just lost. Do you have to be depressed to write literary fiction? (Just KIDDING, sheesh!) As with my other work, the lead is a no-bullshit kind of woman (just like my friend - a true-blue Yankees fan, btw! -was). So caveat emptor: It's a little depressing : O : ) *** Note: I thought I posted the final version of this, but reviewers have been pointing out some punctuation malfunctions and typos, so I must have goofed. I've made the corrections.

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Toying with a change of seasons theme and this emerged. No doubt it needs development. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

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This is another vignette in the life of Alphonse (Al) Bonet and his brother Willie. This one takes place on the train tracks north of the town of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

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Some trial and error on the use of format. Comments welcome.

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One of my obsessions... does it work? If not, why not.

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It speaks for itself...appreciate all feedback.

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A meditation of sorts. Somewhat of a fusion of two thought patterns. Comments welcome.

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This is an older poem that I finally wrangled into some sort of shape last week. Comments welcome.

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Serious again here. A phrase that has been wiggling around my brain for some time got worked out in this poem Comments welcome.

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First try at a quatrain ... there are variations of this form so haven't a clue if this fits one. If not? Just a very short poem! Any and all feedback

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A little return to a natural subject. Comments welcome as always.

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Woke up to capture. Must be my fever talking.

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my first cousin died recently of a drug overdose. This poem is how I dealt with the grief. I am interested in how the style is perceived as this is a comfortable writing style for me. This is the first time I have posted work on this forum and I am grateful for the reviews. I am grateful for the editing comments by kiwi & ulli as I have incorporated them into my piece. My first time listening to constructive editing advice. There maybe hope for me yet. To you other kind people, thanks for your comments. I will be sharing this poem at a family reunion today. Hopefully it will bring perspective & healing... po

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Summer childhood memories. Times were simpler.. imagination was greatest ally. chaiku attempt All feedback welcome..

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memories sometimes flood sometimes only trickle.. For some unknown reason.. the dam has burst in my thoughts Any and all feedback.. Or simply read for enjoyment etc. Normally I don't post more than one work a day but muse is a nagging bitch!

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Still working on older work. This doesn't rhyme as I have a problem in losing the power of it trying to rhyme. "Sorry Mom!" She made it look easy!! I am more interested in emotions evoked.

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Just a morsel to satisfy a wee craving (or reopened hole?)

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Sometimes fifty cents can be worth a million dollars. I'm not very good at writing short stories. So, this is probably in need of a lot of help. Did the message of the story come across okay? I'll be happy to hear any comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

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A poem I penned about a year ago. It's a first draft-- no edits yet? Does it flow? Are the words I'm using too "ho-hum?"

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I'm trying to capture a memory, a feeling. What needs smoothing?

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To Stijn, a muse whose inspiration mirrored love's pure purpose: to arrive at the most propituous time, and leave when your blessing has been bestowed.

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Remembering a happy moment in the past.

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While teaching fourth graders to sing a folksong from China (in English) she suddenly remembers she heard it once in Chinese. She teaches them that version.

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