Writers of the Lost Ark is made up of Temple members who love to write poems, prose, songs, and stories. The group meets once a month to discuss works in progress and get feedback, creative encouragement, and new ideas to write about. This month, members were given a choice of prompts to inspire them. WOTLA's Loretta Saff chose to incorporate in her work the line "What I Remember Most." Here's her poem!
WHAT I REMEMBER MOST….
A writing prompt is fun, you know.
It surprises me where my thoughts go.
“What I remember most …” caught my attention But how should I answer?
What could I mention?
Then I knew… yes!
I remembered it well,
And it really makes a good story to tell.
In the early 80’s (such a smile it brings),
I was at the university when the telephone rings
“I have something to teach you Are you ready to learn?”
My friend in technology
Was trying hard to discern
If I was too busy
Or had time to spare.
It sounded like she had Something important to share.
I turned from my typewriter
And said, “Sure, I’m ready.”
She showed up quickly,
Focused and steady.
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“Let’s use your new computer!”
She was upbeat and perky
I looked at her funny
“You mean quit typewriters cold turkey?”
“I’ll show you something
That sounds absurd It’ll change your life –
It’s Microsoft Word!”
From that moment on
I knew magic was real.
It worked – and saved time
Wow - this was ideal!!
The tricks all lined up
And soon began to take shape.
She said it’s easy to delete.
Don’t need correction tape!
I asked, “What about words
That I find misplaced?”
She smiled and simply said,
“You’ll learn to cut and paste!”
And wait! Is that a thesaurus?
It’s built into the screen?
I got up to dance
Wow – this could mean
If I get stuck on a word,
It won’t be scary.
And I won’t have to
Look for my big dictionary!
Don’t get me started on
Font color and size
Because that’s really when
I truly began to realize
Having this new tool meant
Time saved and new tricks.
I practiced and learned
How to master the clicks!
Now I create documents
That I couldn’t do before –
Add a drawing, crop a photo
And none is a chore!
So, when I looked at the prompt
I found the answer that stirred
Truly “What I remember most…”
Is learning Microsoft Word.
With passion from a lover of writing.