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.