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Chaotic Memories by Winter Shanck

Mental horn blaring!
So many brain waves to explore.

"What are you doing tomorrow?"
"I'm going to the video arcade. Want to come?"

Sweet days on the white sandy beaches of Aruba
Collecting seashells of many colors.

"Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you."
"Remember that ugly hairstyle your mohter used to put in your hair."
"Yeah. I hated that hairstyle. It looked like little doodle balls."

"Help! Help!," Penelope would yelp.
Ernie to the rescue!
"Put down that book. You already read it about 20 times."
"So what!"

"I'm telling mommy you took my candy."
"Shush. I'll get you some more."
"You better."

"Mommy can I go with daddy?"
"No!"
"I Hate you! You never let me go anywhere with my daddy!"

"I can't believe my baby is graduating. I'm so proud of you."
"Thanks for keeping me straight, mom."

"Look, mom! I'm getting married!"
"You look beautiful. I can"t believe you're getting married."
"I wouldn't be if it weren't for you. I love you mommy."

"Are you ready to go, honey. The funeral procession won't leave without you."
"I can't believe my mom is gone."
"Don't cry. You're going to mess up your picture of her."
"I didn't get to say good bye."

"Good bye, my darling daughter...I'll always love you.
"Good bye, mama."


Winter Shanck is a student at Baruch College.
She enjoys being spontaneously creative.

Message to readers:
Look for more poetry in the future.


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