Welcome to this week’s session! It will open with our popular Mug of the Month competition, which has attracted eight entries that include the words SHIP and PLANE. Look forward to being surprised at the many meanings and uses these words have been given! And as usual, expect a high standard and a difficult decision when it comes to voting whose text will gain the Mug for its creator!
Deirdre Anne Gailamas’s short text is a tour de force of brief moments during which an author emerges from writer’s block back to the laptop. A powerful piece in only a few words!
Mary Hodson’s story about a little boy expecting an unusual birthday present will move every heart. The story captures the essence of innocent childhood in a magical manner.
James Conway’s mystery story ‘Manderville’ recalls a more famous Manderville where a body is also found in the water. From a quiet though eerie opening, the tale spins its way to a dramatic and satisfying close. Expect an entertaining fifteen minutes!
Poilín Brennan perfectly captures the feeling of awe released by the vision of the moon, and the realisation of all the possibilities that life holds in store. The poem urges us to open ourselves to the wonders around us.
Deirdre Anne Gialamas has written a cryptic poem on some of the problems of today’s difficult world. We hope for more illumination when she comments on our comments!
Jutta Rosen’s short poem is a personal reflection on how the senses can awaken longing for past times, an experience shared by many emigrants.
Kathleen Phelan has submitted a video composed of stills, many with a Christmas theme, but including some unexpected faces. Here too we look forward to her own comments on this entertaining, quixotic work!
Finally, Mary Hawkshaw’s anthem (an unfinished work) celebrates our group’s diversity in membership and creativity. An unusual but all the more welcome submission! Thank you Mary. Is there music, too?
As you can see, once again we have a great variety of works on many different themes, so that, together with comments and discussions, our two hours will hardly suffice. We wish all our viewers a highly enjoyable evening!
Programme
MOTM 8 Entries All Members
Short Story Writer’s Block Deirdre Anne Gialamas
Short Story Snake, Lizard and Frog Mary Hodson
Short Story Mandervillle James Conway
Poem Art of Admiration Poilín Brennan
Poem unNatural World Deirdre Anne Gialamas
Poem Signs Jutta Rosen
Video Write-On Kathleen Phelan
Song Write-On This Christmas Mary Hawkshaw