Memories

I’ve spent the last twenty minutes trying to remember your name, I could just ask you I suppose but would our friendship be the same? What kind of a guy can’t remember the names of his circle of friends? I am fearful of the consequences for the message that this sends. Oh great, now you’ve said something nice about something that I wrote, You even went to very great lengths to memorize the quote. Why in the world have I blocked out all of my memories of you, Even in my addled condition you’d think that I’d recall a few. Here comes my wife to meet you so what is it that I should say? I’m going to have to introduce you both and put my ignorance on display. My wife says, “Honey I’m so glad that you’ve met with my co-worker Jim, He’s brand new in our office and I’ve shared your poems with him. So which is the worse condition I’m putting the question to you, To forget the name of a friend or to remember a guy that I never knew?

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Terrell Martin

Date: 10/13/2011 9:31:00 AM

If this isn't art imitating life I don't know what is. VERY funny stuff and thanks for commenting on "The Runner." It was mighty nice of you to drop in and comment about your son. I take that as a HUGE compliment. Thanks a million Tony. Take care.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/12/2011 6:45:00 PM

I can identify with the dilemma Tony, we wear our question marks like badges of honor. When you are a senior it's hard enough remembering the without trying to sort out what's now. I had as much fun reading as you had in the writing of this. :)

Elizabeth Wesley
Date: 10/12/2011 6:46:00 PM

oops - "remembering the past" -

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/12/2011 6:21:00 PM

heeelarious... tony, aer we having senior moments here?? applause! ) huggs, nette

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 10/12/2011 12:03:00 PM

so funny. you really captured the awkwardness of the situation. I especially like "and put my ignorance on display.." it captures the fear of embarassment, the yikes! moment perfectly :)

Journey Mcknight

Date: 10/12/2011 10:40:00 AM

I'd say forget ALLLL about the friend/ poet you have and smile a firmly shake the man's hand, so nice to great, greet you ...man." does everyone have such seriousness I am Baby Lu! :) no one takes me down, I can smoke with a bum, go to the highway, use my thumb, and.. and.. write another poem tomorrrow, unfortunately most don't like me here...Just Cindy

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 10/12/2011 9:48:00 AM

This happend this very morning in town with a chap saying hi sweetei how are you these days , i didn't know him from Adam until we talked for a few minutes. Yes I enjoyed this.

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 10/12/2011 7:15:00 AM

A fun write with a good twist at the end. Nice one.

Nancy Jones

Date: 10/12/2011 6:54:00 AM

"Never"'s a pretty long word! Beauty day, Tony~N

Tony Lane
Date: 10/12/2011 8:03:00 AM

It does happen from time to time.