The boat is in the harbor now All tied up and twisted with the tide Pressing closer to the slip Threateningly close it seems The churning waves chopping down Completing the circular journey In lines, from a distant shore Rowed by scarred and twisted hands Attached to men of every class Initiated brothers of the … Continue reading In the Harbor
I was listening to the Oasis song of the same name (Growing Older) the other day, and then I looked in the mirror, and I realized I knew the lyrics by heart. For years I had what you would call a “baby face,” one of those ageless wonders people used to talk about with envy. … Continue reading Growing Older
I honestly cannot recall the last time I swore out loud. And I don’t recognize “damn” as a swear word because NBC doesn’t. That’s my guide. When I’m at home, usually the little ones are too, so I am permanently self-censored then, even when I hit my thumb hard with a hammer by accident. I … Continue reading I Swear.
Twice he was ready to give her up, really and truly ready. He knew from the start that he didn’t deserve her and he wanted her to be well. It was bad enough he had screwed up his own life too many times that he had lost count. He knew he didn’t want her to … Continue reading Meant To Be: A Short Story
5. It is said to be bad luck to leave a room by any other door than the one through which you entered. This is one I would probably follow, for fear of repercussions. While I don’t believe in that superstitious stuff, it isn’t hard to leave by the same door. So why not? I … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Obscure Old Wives’ Tales
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