Janis Cannon-Bowers

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2022

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“The Train” by Janis Cannon-Bowers

Marilyn was looking out the window as the train began moving. She dropped back into the seat so hard that it hurt, so badly, in fact, that it momentarily made her forget about the panic attack she was having. “Owww,” she said to the little blond girl sitting next to her. The little girl responded, “Ouchy?” “Yes, darling, ouchy,” she replied. She couldn’t help but smile; it was the first in a long time. But they were fina...

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“The Child” by Janis Cannon-Bowers

“Do you sell wigs for children?”, she asked, looking nervously around the shop. “Aww, is she sick?” the young man behind the counter responded with genuine concern.    “No, she’s…” she stopped. “Do you?” It was taking all her control to keep the panic from engulfing her.  “Yeah, sure,” he said, pointing. “On the back wall.” She guided the child car...

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“I didn't cry” by Janis Cannon-Bowers

I didn’t cry when my mother died. I’m not sure how to feel about that. Maybe some mothers don’t deserve tears when they die—I don’t know. And if she knew I didn’t cry, it would play into one of her favorite narratives.  She’d say, “you see, Aunt Nettie’s kids worship the ground she walks on. They kiss her ass every chance they get. But my ungrateful kids don’t even cry when I die.” Of cou...

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