Shhh, Marley, please don't move. God is likely looking for me again, and I want to rest for a bit afore he finds me. Now, shush your crying, be still with me. This box is a good bit below ground. No one can see us. I kind of like it here in the dark with … Continue reading In the Quiet of the Dead
Honey Suckle Vines and Pain
Summer heat had dried out the yellow dirt making it drift and move on any breeze, preferably into my nostrils, it would appear. Flies buzzed in the cotton plants and the sizzle of my head fed my ears. The heat wafted and changed what I could clearly see into distorted waves that made me stare … Continue reading Honey Suckle Vines and Pain
Hidden in the Time I have Left
All born as blind and useless to a fight All helpless to any All guided and fed by those cherished few closest Yet, our paths are like a Spider's web, Too intricate and diverse to predict. "How did I get to here?" The answers lie in thousands of good and bad decisions First, a series … Continue reading Hidden in the Time I have Left
One more Crazy Aunt
Call me your crazy Aunt Lola. Ok, I take that one with a Gin and Tonic. Or, two. You want a peaceful time, when no one disagrees, a time when everyone is loving and helpful. You run away from loud men, women, and children because they upset you, their words HURT you. You argue, complain, … Continue reading One more Crazy Aunt
Head Bitch in Charge
"Was the sunshine brighter for me, way back when?" the old woman asked the orange vinyl chair in the room. "Was life truly better before I knew what struggles I would have? There was a time when I felt light, carefree, and HAPPY!" A nurse in green was bent over her, struggling to get all … Continue reading Head Bitch in Charge
Dying to Spin On the DVT Express
Well, I never expected to die that day, but I did, while I was feeling great. No symptoms led up to the event. In retrospect, I should have made my bed and head better. Monday night is my normal Stationary Bike date. I usually have 2 or 3 classes during the week. One hour … Continue reading Dying to Spin On the DVT Express
A Beginning, A Grandmother’s Chaw
Grandmother was chewing her tobacco, one cheek bigger than the other. She had a spit cup in her left hand, almost like it was an appendage. She couldn't look at me, she had a chew on her heart tougher than the one in her mouth. "I was there, boy, the morning you decided to come. … Continue reading A Beginning, A Grandmother’s Chaw
My Mask
The newborn knows only comfort and pain. Needing mother for food and support, much later to learn love of family. The newborn wears an honest though desperate mask. As we grow older, we change our faces for acceptance and love, to show someone else another side. Later yet, we learn to let others see a … Continue reading My Mask
Someone to help
I thought I needed to help someone. Then, there was you. And, you thought you should help someone. Then, there was them. And, together, we thought we should help some more. And, the bottom was in wonder and confusion. Why would you waste time on us? We lost all and just breathe day to day. … Continue reading Someone to help
A Time of Ignorance
There is an old Chinese curse that is something like, "May you live in interesting times!" A time of ignorance and arrogance lists in front of us. The Ignorant ones drive us, while their youthful pride nourishes them. What will they do when things are broken? What can they do without life knowledge? Will they … Continue reading A Time of Ignorance
