Lit Linked: Volume IV

Mar 9, 201216 min read

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Published: Mar 9, 2012

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Welcome to the fourth issue of Lit Linked! This is an article featuring ten literature pieces that have Linked to another deviation [or deviations].

dALinkSystem is a group dedicated towards increasing artists exposure by helping others and themselves through a simple and effective "Linking" system: Link another artist's submission in your artist's comment box. It helps everyone's exposure and finds undiscovered art.

#dALinkSystem's Literature Folder

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AlzheimersMy grandma is gone.
What makes it harder is that she's still here.
One day she asks for me,
and the next she doesn't know who I am. AlzheimersRemember the days we spent together?
Well, I most certainly do.
It is not fair, being the only one.
Who can look back on the past and laugh.
You were there, just as I was.
You are here, just as I am.
But, at the same time you are not here at all.
I have your physical presence, of which I certainly do adore.
Though, I am lacking your true mind, heart, and soul.
The friend, mother or father..
The cousin, Aunt, or Uncle..
The Grandparent, or Great-Grandparent..
The person I used to know and love, is gone.
I can never share our memories with you,
at least not here in the waking day.
I know that technically you are still here.
Though, really, I have been alone and without you for years.
All I hope for is that someday when we are both up in heaven,
God shall have the true you waiting for me.
Then once again we can share, our sweet memories.
©Jonathan L. Shankles Jr.
2010

Portrait: Willow and PondTo paint a portrait with mere words
the honest heart removes the girds
the pen a brush of wary skill
to this artists unflinching will
The scene a landscape serene and yearning
a willow tree, a pond, a twilit heaven burning
The first star twinkling in the baleful sky
reflected in the pond, like a tear in her eye
On the bank a willow bends ever reaching
the desire to join with the pond a reality nonbreaching
Sad and forlorn the willow weeps
alone, the pond quietly sleeps
O willow, rooted in your place
can only gaze longingly at the ponds grace
Mulling the thoughts of this strange attraction
resenting the inability to take any action
Yet drawn by the ponds cool promised embrace
to sink beneath her surface and damn the disgrace
To be submerged within her entire
consumes the willow with disdained desire
A breeze playfully dances over the dreaming pond
the willows branches wave over her like a wand
The light on the ripples spark like a wink
drowsily she sighs for the willow to take his drink

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Not quite sure how to link?

Here are a few tutorials to get you started:

The Link System User's Guide by TheFulkrum

dALinkSystem How to Link Tut. by dALinkSystem

dALinkSystem User's Manual by dALinkSystem

I will be accepting suggestions for pieces to feature, but they must link to someone else's work as per dALinkSystem's submission guidelines. It does not have to link to another literature deviation, they do not have to be a member of the group, nor does the piece have to be submitted to the group. ♥

If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding dALinkSystem, linking, or this article please send me, HugQueen, a note!