Windward Review Vol. 20 (2022): Beginnings and Endings
"Beginnings and Endings" (2022) challenged South Texas writers and beyond to narrate structures of beginnings and ends. What results is a collection of poetry, prose, hybrid writing, and photography that haunts, embraces, and consoles all the same. Similar to past WR volumes, this collection defies easy elaboration - it contains diverse tones, languages, colors, and creative spaces. Creative pieces within the text builds upon others, allowing polyvocal narratives to interlock and defy the logic of 'beginning-middle-end'. By the end of this collection, you will neither sense nor crave the finality that a typical text brings. Instead, you will be inspired to learn and create beyond a narrative linear structure. Your reading and support is sincerely appreciated.
"Beginnings and Endings" (2022) challenged South Texas writers and beyond to narrate structures of beginnings and ends. What results is a collection of poetry, prose, hybrid writing, and photography that haunts, embraces, and consoles all the same. Similar to past WR volumes, this collection defies easy elaboration - it contains diverse tones, languages, colors, and creative spaces. Creative pieces within the text builds upon others, allowing polyvocal narratives to interlock and defy the logic of 'beginning-middle-end'. By the end of this collection, you will neither sense nor crave the finality that a typical text brings. Instead, you will be inspired to learn and create beyond a narrative linear structure. Your reading and support is sincerely appreciated.
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Ethan Clarke<br />
Ethan Clarke is a grumpy introvert who’s disillusioned with the state of<br />
mainstream storytelling. He only writes when he’s got an idea that has<br />
a lot of potential, so he won’t release content very often. However, when<br />
he does, you can be sure it’s got quality.<br />
Alligators 2<br />
“What a day,” Thomas said, in awe, to his friend, Jeffrey.<br />
“Yeah,” Jeffrey replied, “What a day.”<br />
There was so much traffic on the streets that neither of the two alligators<br />
could see more than five feet ahead of them, that traffic caused by a new seaweed<br />
st<strong>and</strong> that opened up just last week. How exactly the st<strong>and</strong> got so much publicity<br />
baffled Jeffrey, as good, fresh seaweed could be found anywhere in the ocean free<br />
of charge. He wondered just how the Alligator species had survived this long if<br />
most of them were stupid enough to purchase from that corrupt st<strong>and</strong>.<br />
“Hey, Jeffrey,” Thomas started, “Do you think we should buy some<br />
seaweed?”<br />
Jeffrey struck his friend with a glare that could freeze fire. Had he gone<br />
insane? To ever consider wasting valuable s<strong>and</strong> dollars on something that could<br />
be acquired for free was nothing but lunacy! Jeffrey already knew that Thomas’s<br />
family could be a bit delusional at times, but Thomas himself was always somewhat<br />
logical. Until now, at least…<br />
“What?” Jeffrey hissed, “If you want seaweed, we can get it off the ground!”<br />
Thomas wasn’t convinced, “I know that, Jeffrey. But there wouldn’t be so<br />
many people at the st<strong>and</strong> if it really had nothing to offer.”<br />
“No. Buying from that godforsaken st<strong>and</strong> is out of the question. You can go<br />
burn your own bridges.” Jeffrey spat.<br />
Thomas frowned while picking up a batch of seaweed from the floor, “Look,<br />
how about this. We’ll take a bit of natural seaweed <strong>and</strong> then buy some at the<br />
st<strong>and</strong>. After we’ve got both kinds, we’ll compare the two <strong>and</strong> see which one tastes<br />
better.”<br />
“Hmm…” Jeffrey said as he considered the offer.<br />
It would be a valuable opportunity to prove Thomas wrong about the<br />
seaweed st<strong>and</strong>, but if he had to purchase an item from there anyway, it would<br />
defeat the purpose or proving his friend wrong.<br />
“Fine, but you’re paying for both of us. If you’re right, I’ll give you your s<strong>and</strong><br />
dollar back.”<br />
“Deal.” Thomas agreed as the pair began to walk toward the st<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Jeffrey grabbed his piece of natural seaweed as Thomas ordered two<br />
portions of the vegetable at the st<strong>and</strong>. It saddened Jeffrey that his dear friend<br />
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