Short Stories, Poems, & Other Creative Writing
The below short stories were written by either Ethel Barton or Matthew Barton. Ethel Barton (1948-2005) was a writer from Manitoba, Canada. Matthew is her son. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is the creator of this site.
The Desert (Short Story by Ethel Barton)
A short story about dialysis and thirst by Ethel Barton, a writer from Manitoba, Canada.
The Puffed-Cheeks Gang (Children's Short Story by Ethel Barton)
A children's short story about dialysis and getting a kidney transplant, written by Canadian author Ethel Barton.
Prospecting (Nefarious Poetry of Dubious Quality) by Ethel Barton
A poem about prospecting and motherhood, by Manitoban writer and poet Ethel Barton.
How I Solved the World’s Problems on a Friday Afternoon in July (Children's Short Story by Ethel Barton)
A story written for children (aged 6-12) about childhood boredom and solving the world's problems, by Ethel Barton, a Manitoban writer.
Come out (Poem) by Ethel Barton
"Come out" is a poem by Ethel Barton, a writer from Manitoba, Canada.
Scleroderma (Poem) by Ethel Barton
Scleroderma is a poem about an illness by Ethel Barton. Ethel was a writer from Manitoba, Canada.
Uncle (Poem) by Ethel Barton
Uncle is a short poem by Ethel Barton, a writer from Manitoba, Canada.
Canadiana (Poem) by Ethel Barton
Canadiana is a poem by Ethel Barton, a writer from Manitoba, Canada.
A Special Gift to Share (Christmas Short Story) by Ethel Barton
A Special Gift to Share is a Christmas Short Story by Ethel Barton. Ethel was a writer from Eriksdale, Manitoba.
Spring Fever (Short Story) by Ethel Barton
A short story entitled "Spring Fever" by Ethel Barton, a writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Do Homemakers Have Souls? (Short Story) by Ethel Barton
A short story written whether homemakers have souls, by Ethel Barton, a Manitoba-born short-story writer. Published 2001.
The Eternal, the Forest, and the Trees (Short Story) by Matthew Barton
'The Eternal, the Forest, and the Trees' is a two-page short story on political engagement and apathy written for young adults.
The Creative Genius (Short Story) by Matthew Barton
'The Creative Genius' is a philosophical short story about creativity, free will, and resilience. It was designed for high school students.
The Next Light (Short Story) by Matthew Barton
Engage teens with 'The Next Light,' a dystopian one-page short story ideal for discussing technology's impact and societal change.
