THE CUT OF A SMILE (for Halloween)

My name is Jake. Someone will find my photo in my shirt pocket after I finally give it up, and maybe think the photo is my family, older aunts, uncles, maybe a grandpa. "Ohhh, look at the kindly lady in the first row, I bet that was his mum! And, the gent standing just behind … Continue reading THE CUT OF A SMILE (for Halloween) →

Self

Arrogance has its own selfish reward. One of self. Ignoring all other truths. When you know you are the only right one, pause, look in the mirror for the childish one reflected there. Please know all the historical bullies did the same but escaped the reflection shown. Proud you are. Bully, you are.

The Young Heart

And, the young heart we were born with labored with the lies and weights of the ages. The young heart is still there but covered with the dust and dirt of the years. It longs to be young again, but every day is covered by more and more. Should it give up and let the … Continue reading The Young Heart →

Coo

I see, I hear, I breathe, music is my lover, my partner, while the birds and bees fill me and make me wonder, my aaaaah is life. A baby cooing, dribbling, legs and arms pumping without a plan. Did you smile? I bet you did. Enjoy, live, hug, sing. Simple. Follow nature, Not the selfish … Continue reading Coo →

Accepting

While I live, I am not always loved. While someone hears me, they do not always understand me. While I feel, Others will not accept my emotions. Still, I breathe and hope for love, understanding, and clarity. As a human, I reserve the right to be wrong from time to time. Yet, still, I hope … Continue reading Accepting →