July 2, 2004 writing exercise

write a poem or short story using the following 4 words
Candy Folder Shaken Wander

Now why does my mind wander?
It really makes me feel bothered
because I can’t remember a thing.
I don’t remember where I put my folder
I’d put a string on my finger to help me remember
but then I’d forget why that was there too.
I decide maybe I should quit and get some candy.
I go upstairs to my room.
Then I see the broom.
Of course, when I saw the broom I started sweeping.
Then I started sleeping.
When I woke up, my dream left me shaken.
Now what did I come up here for again?
I forgot.