Breaking News: Mom Trying to Write Sighted Near South of the River

Sources in and around South of the River are reporting several possible sightings of the Mom Trying to Write. The earliest sighting is reported to be Tuesday morning, where an unconfirmed report places her at her writing desk around 5:00 a.m. The Poet A.O.D., a close friend and colleague of the Mom Trying to Write, confirms sporadic e-mail exchanges regarding a poem inspired by the story of the Prodigal Son, but cannot confirm when the poem actually was written. The local elementary school reports that the Mom Trying to Write cancelled a scheduled visit to Mrs. Nelson's room during which she was to have discussed, well, writing, with the second grade. The cancellation was believed to be due to the illness of one of her cubs. Indeed, a neighborhood observer said she saw evidence of nocturnal activity most of the night last night. Sources close to the Mom Trying to Write say, "She is busy this week, but a happy busy, not an occupied busy." Authorities are warning residents of South of the River to be alert but not alarmed if they encounter the Mom Trying to Write, who is known to circulate in public while staring into the middle distance, muttering things like, "If they rise up. If they rise up. If they rise up straight as prayer," and, "Couplets? Maybe couplets. No, no -- not couplets. Tercets. Definitely tercets." If you encounter the Mom Trying to Write, authorities ask that you please gently guide her toward her home, where her family is waiting for her and wondering what's for dinner.