She asks the questions I expect to hear. I answer. I detail the experience. I do not hold back. I have been wanting this conversation for ten years. I have been needing this conversation for ten years. I am so ready to say this. I can no longer not say this. And so it goes. … Continue reading Naming
I Write the Songs that Make the Whole World Sing…
The world knows about the songs she wrote. I know about the poems and heartfelt musings she keeps together with some sketches in the back of the file cabinet in the section marked “misc.”. Most of them are from when she was in high school. The words are fading and it’s hard to make out … Continue reading I Write the Songs that Make the Whole World Sing…
Death Came Knocking At My Door
Death showed himself to them yesterday…casually walking in and changing realities…and lives…the way he always does… I don’t think he’s so bad…or so unwanted…maybe just misunderstood... I’m told…I have no heart…no warmth for those in his path… But…I’ve seen him…I’ve watched him do his work…and I admire his touch… He is confused with Illness…Tragedy…Pain…but he … Continue reading Death Came Knocking At My Door
Well, It’s About Time I Got Around To This…
We talked about that one place in my heart that I can’t get over. It comes up occasionally. We talk it over a bit. He wants me to try to find a solution. I usually nod my head and try to forget again. This time it’s sticking to the walls of my brain, begging me … Continue reading Well, It’s About Time I Got Around To This…
Three Yellow Tractors
The hills are green this time of year, beautiful shades of green. Pale pink blossoms are exploding on the branches of the almond trees that dot the mountains. The grass is lush and full. There is mud from the wonderful rain that fell. The red poppies have just bloomed. You can see them from our … Continue reading Three Yellow Tractors
Colloquially Speaking 