N plus one. First to have a go. My man.
Thrown in air to land where? Wish I was there.

R 2 child two, you. Too tasty for me.
Hugs and music all round. Cha lizard girl.

M for middle, where you’ll always be found.
I have a question. And The Answer, too.

E the star. Stage, pit and song. Tic, tic, boom.
Firm friend. Wry eye. Quick quip. Calm care. Adamant.

J given we’re full. Taking it all in.
All options. Go well with your discipline.

It is my job to be superfluous.
Supernumerary ever-present.
Not proud – you’re not my pet. Prepare you yet.
My deep waters run still. Still me, still you.

Write Around the Murray is an annual festival in Albury. With writers. And writing competitions.

One competition – excellent in particular for schools – is the Nano Story. Fifty words, exactly, and including a theme word. The 2016 word: forget (or a version of it: forgets, forgot, …).

I entered. I tried something tricky, which didn’t really work. Can you spot it?

“Remember”, you said, “Always.”
We lie in a little, create moments.
“Promise lasting joy with me no matter what. Forget dreams – others exclude.”
“I will.”
“Won’t you accept our word: memory fails that mind – yes, you.”
Bereft. Sadness. Temporary denial.
Time destroys. Immense the truth they never heard, “I forget.”

My hint if you’re interested – you could perhaps call this story tidal.