I took to resting my feet in the shallow waters of Stones River late this day. Pulled my boots right off, and plopped those footsies straight in to feel that cold water. I felt something sticky in that left boot; the one missing a heel. I knew it was my blood but was really hoping … Continue reading Send Me A Dove, On this Memorial Day
Month: May 2022
Talking Head
The posh talking head, with the best makeup and hair, told me today, I should not try. That my way was dead. His way was superior and he had the "facts." My "kind" had lost. And, I wondered. Why did his channel tell me what I could do or not do? Why did his channel … Continue reading Talking Head
Soul Bound
All love is behind me; least of all yearning. My growing years yet a dull mirror, nothing more to learn. Tomorrow just a wisp of things I wanted, forever out of reach, with no more disappointments, no more time to preach. Leave me now, I pray thee, Let me move quietly from here, Let the … Continue reading Soul Bound
DIRT DEVILS AND BASEBALL
The neighborhood gang stood around in the dirt, choosing sides while the summer sun eased our pores open and sweat rivered down our necks. Passing clouds were lazy as the wind was slow, and the insects were so present and loud. A few ball bats lay on the ground, while the one baseball was in … Continue reading DIRT DEVILS AND BASEBALL
Religion or Life
There is some evidence Jesus spent time learning Buddhism, the religion of suffering and learning before one can reach Nirvana. Buddhism began circa 500 B.C. Then, there is the religion of Hinduism, wherein the spirit is not confined to the physical body or soul. One has four paths to enlightenment and four paths to enlightenment … Continue reading Religion or Life
Passing Once
I wanted the best of life but dealt with the rest of living. And, to the small of heart and mind, forget them, let them drown in their tiny selves, heavy and close and worthless. Let it be written, I loved, sang, danced, hugged children and animals with all that came my way. Love and … Continue reading Passing Once
THOSE VAMPIRES OF LIFE
Vast it is, in that dark corner of your mind, the one filled with stark loneliness? That one where you knew you failed again? That same corner you have earned over years of poor choices filled with selfish justifications. Know I await you there, for I am you. You, without your glimmer, without golden charms, without lovely … Continue reading THOSE VAMPIRES OF LIFE