I met a little man on the subway today. 42nd and Flushing, he loaded, subway heading deeper into Queens. In the very crowded car, he pushed others to one side, a small lady there, and older man to his shoulder. Can't quite describe the feeling, he was facing away from me. But, I felt his vileness, … Continue reading THE SMALL MAN
Category: Soul
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
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
THE SEA 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 THE SEA AFTER I DIE
A BITTER MEAL
Here is a lifetime wasted in jealousy. Jealousy of anyone whose life was more successful than mine. My breakfast was a cup of Bitterness hating anyone and everyone, with just a dash of cream. My lunch was a salad of those that were different from me, lessor, forgettable, useless. For my dinner, I had a … Continue reading A BITTER MEAL
My Martian
I think all the best character studies start with crooked politicians, twisted sex, or a fallen UFO. Don't you? Right! But, I met this one dude on an airplane that caused my world to spin. It was pre-9-11 so you might understand some of the gaps. I mean this guy really caused me to reset … Continue reading My Martian
The Little Book that Could, Not!
Have you ever been through a Divorce? Well, Divorce dictates changes, in your life. Some you choose, some are chosen for you. Changes might include things like your address, your bank account, but also day to day things like how you spend your after work hours and who you spend those hours with. In my … Continue reading The Little Book that Could, Not!
Send Me A Dove
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
One Time
Just that one time, 'twixt my beginning and my end, light and darkness, Give me that one soul that takes me as I am Give me that smile without the guile The laugh without agenda Give me the words that means someone is on my side Truly Just one time Not a "buddy" Certainly not … Continue reading One Time
My Companion-Fear
Oh, Yeah! I recognize you. You are fear. You have been part of me as long as I can remember. Fear in my first love, fear of my last love. Fear you were, fear you are, fear you will be! Scared of the dark are you wee one? Scared to make a change are you … Continue reading My Companion-Fear
