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Unturned Stones

Counting down the years with some remorse Breaking through the walls to see some light Turning over stones better left untouched To make all the wrongs somehow right It’s hard to be this old and ‘ve not learned enough Harder yet to be wise and ‘ve learned too much Is there really anything toContinue reading “Unturned Stones”

Too Fast

Stephie left for KU Monday. In a U-haul. I am still standing in the driveway watching her drive off. Too fast, of course. She turns right and the truck leans left. I am sure everything we so carefully packed is now in a pile against the left wall. Slow down! I plead Waving both armsContinue reading “Too Fast”

Defining Defined Describe

Defining the stages of life is defying life. I am – – – defined by – – – Am I really defined by anything. Describe how it feels to be so sick of “now” that you leave “now” for another time. Some of us have to know to feel safe. Others feel unsafe the moreContinue reading “Defining Defined Describe”

Broken and Whole

I am not a singer, yet I love to sing. I am a believer, filled with doubt. I am a loner. And, I love people. I am full of life. And yet oddly broken. I am driven, and tired. I am hungry, yet satisfied. I care too much, and not at all. I love gettingContinue reading “Broken and Whole”

What Do We Know?

My morning routine this spring has been to wake up early with a cup of coffee and listen to the birds sing. Last night I left a few windows open to allow in the fresh air. Instead of walking into the kitchen and consciously choosing to step outside for the premier of Birdsong, I heardContinue reading “What Do We Know?”