When you come from a world of promises and lies, you want solid ground at some point, you want something, someone, you can trust. You want to believe that you will get something to eat in the next few days, whilst the others dance around you with smiles and full bellies. But, that is not … Continue reading A Lifetime of Measurements
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Alone with the Night
The Night, Once my friend, Turned away from me, leaving me alone and naked waiting only for the light of day. Was all truly lost, to me? All hope gone as snow in the rape of the Sun? Why should I try to find love, to find life, to breathe? Yet, I stand alone … Continue reading Alone with the Night
An Opinion on Passions
Hi, I learned something that might help a few of you. A very intelligent friend educated me.... I was actually depressed about the emotional charge and deep division in this country. What had caused it? Changing topics, just for a couple of analogies. I love Stevie Ray Vaughn. Others of you may love Eric Clapton. … Continue reading An Opinion on Passions
After I Die
A lifetime of struggle I spent Pushing the rope and the boat Sometimes the winds helped me, Oft times not Still, I pushed off to sea everyday when the tide let out And, I tried to come in as when the tide helped me Drag my net, I did, as much as it let me … Continue reading After I Die
Harmonious Apathy
I had this dream. A dream of soft and warm ocean breezes. The surf and waves making the most delightful lapping sound, the breezes rustling my hair. I dreamed everyone loved everyone, embraced their brownness, blondeness, their differences. We had the same religion surrounding Lotus Flowers. We all had the same music and language. … Continue reading Harmonious Apathy
Chapter Four -The Right Reverend Bill and PoleCat Tom
(Chapter four, have you read Chapt 1-3?) Tom was smiling again, “I asked her name." "Sheila, Sheila Wilson. I know you, don't I?" Sheila asked. "Oh, you might have seen me around. Listen, I'm hungry. Could I buy you dinner? There is a nice, small cafe, just down the street. I could really use the … Continue reading Chapter Four -The Right Reverend Bill and PoleCat Tom
The Sounds of My Dying
"Right, right, Doc! I got it! Stage Four! Understood. It comes right after 3. And, before you start in, these people are my people, and a few minutes is not going to kill me." Situation normal, he was in charge of all around him. But, heavy coughing, followed by several drawn in breaths, and … Continue reading The Sounds of My Dying
Cut a Smile
Hi. 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 … Continue reading Cut a Smile
Listen In Stereo, Join me in the Middle
I know little man! Please, dry your tears. I know so many fear this day, or tomorrow, or the next. Nothing but bad news of corruption and double-dealing for all to hear or read. So many people cry and complain! Usually, the complainers are failures themselves and have no resort but to attack others. You … Continue reading Listen In Stereo, Join me in the Middle
I Am Here
With air was so still, can you not hear me? With the sky so blue, can you not see me? Without a frenetic pace, can you not feel me? I am here. Just like yesterday and tomorrow. I am here.
