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Ships

All of our lives, we hear sayings. Some we understand. Other soar over our heads. Their meanings lost in the clouds. I have heard the phrase “two ships passing in the night” many times during my life. I’m sure I will hear it many more. This is the first time in my life I canContinue reading “Ships”

Getting it wrong

Yesterday, as I’m leaving work; I can hear loud incoherent words. At this point, I’m not sure where they are coming from. As I get closer to my car; a man comes into view. He is walking down the sidewalk. He is mumbling as loudly as he can. Then he screams “SUGAR”; and it’s backContinue reading “Getting it wrong”

Desperation

Seething desperation Endless pain Empty Like my heart Hollow Like my soul A stone falling Into a bottomless well Screams never heard Crying never comforted Love never received Free falling through life Meaningless Pointless Empty Taken from ‘The Reconstruction of Me’. A collection of poems I started in the early 2,000’s. Not a published book.

Flying Objects

I have taken on a odd job. Or in today’s terms; a side hustle. It started with cleaning windows for a friend of mine. Now, I’m painting his deck. This deck is massive. It’s at least 60 feet long and at its highest point maybe 12 feet high. Even though it’s tiring work; place theContinue reading “Flying Objects”

Parking Lot

Look at me. What do you see? There were people here. Now no one is near. There was the sounds of laughter. Nothing resonates after. The sounds of work filled these walls. Now just echoes fall. Wait, what happened to the juice? Am I not of any use? Darkness is all around. Out of thatContinue reading “Parking Lot”

Scaring Yourself

I love darkness. It’s calm, peaceful and relaxing. I enjoy it even more after I got my dog. When things go bump in the night; if they are scary things, he’s on it. Barking like the world is coming to an end. If it’s nothing, he never moves. He’s been an added level of comfort.Continue reading “Scaring Yourself”

Fitting In: Stop Trying

You’re not funny. That’s me, big dummy. Stop trying! You’re not a child. What were you thinking? Are you out of your mind? Stop trying! Act your age. That was a disaster. Learn how to gauge. Stop trying! That was so juvenile. They don’t get your style. Stop trying! You’re sense of humor is justContinue reading “Fitting In: Stop Trying”

Rubber Nuisance

Rubber Nuisance Monday’s are always difficult. The weekends are too short and weeks too long. This particular Monday was no exception. I started by riding the struggle bus. But as the day progressed, all it’s tires became flat and was being pulled by a team of mules. At top speed, they rounded a curve causingContinue reading “Rubber Nuisance”