Clay Held
I read, I write, I have no idea what to put here.
Ode to a Philly Cheesesteak
1 month ago
Oh stomach, numb from hunger, sour and sore
I craved in my heart a Philly cheesesteak
Craven with wanting I swept through the door
Then off to my car, ready to partake
I speed quickly home, sandwich in my hand
I eat unrestrained while going down the road
I gobble the peppers, inhale the cheese
And while dinner sates my hunger’s command
The yellow peppers story does forebode
I know soon they will bring me to my knees
Imagine Now – November 17th, 2011
Imagine Now, the Witch of Rosemary. She lumbers through the Halls of the Unloved, casting spells of shame on all she spies. She hides behind a great red mask with a smiling gash carved into it, and her jaw clicks when she speaks.
She has cursed you with speaking to her master, the temperamental Goblin Wizard.
Unable to break free, you must speak.
What do you say?
Imagine Now – November 16th, 2011
2 months ago
Imagine Now, the Hall of Cowards. You have stumbled in my accident, and find yourself befuddled by mountains of treasure, yet all who dwell within keep far away, against the wall, afraid to step forward for fear of finding a knife in their back. You feel their gaze, thick and soaked in fear, and a wave of apprehension washes over you.
What do you do?
Note to my Amnesiac Self.
2 months ago
by Clay
in Writing Exercises
Prompt: Write a note to yourself that you’d want found in your wallet if you were ever to have total amnesia. 200 words
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Congratulations! Everything you ever hated about who you were is gone. Not having all that baggage really puts you ahead of everybody else walking around. I’m jealous.
You should probably eat. If somebody is around ask them politely to get you a cheeseburger. If they are on the phone wait quietly until they are done. Make sure to ask for bacon on it.
It’s unclear when you might wake up, so if it’s dark outside, stay where you are until the sun comes up, and be sure to listen for any sudden noises. Loud noises could mean trouble. Or the mailman. Also you have four cats and they are probably hungry, and you can’t share your cheeseburger with them. You’ll find a tub of cat food in the pantry.
You should be in your own house. You will need to confirm this. Look around for pictures of you with your wife. Also the black and white cat hates you, so don’t be surprised if she runs from you or growls when you’re near.
You decided a long time ago that you wanted a beard, and you’ve had one for several years. This needs to stay this way.
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Prompt from Jorge Evans, Managing Editor of RockSaw Press.
