She turned around at the door. “Hey - did you know R?” I shook my head, but then again, I barely remember anyone from back then. My husband dug into his vast memory of names and faces and found her there, somewhere between rehab and that long year of sobriety. “Of course I remember her. … Continue reading A Tribute
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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
Just Breathe
Life is....a breath. Inhale....exhale.... ...nose...mouth...life. Air coursing through veins...beating heart...pumping blood...steady pulse...life. Death is...no air. Inhale...exhale...stop. And I...cannot close my eyes...for all I see...is the moment...of no air.
I Miss You
It’s this time of year again and I’m thinking of you…wondering…how you’ve been. Wishing you could see me now…look at me with those big, big eyes…maybe even smile. It’s late…you should have come home from school long ago…I ache to see you burst through the door. The bag we would have picked…together…slung over your slight … Continue reading I Miss You
Colloquially Speaking 