February 10th, 2008 by Atomictumor
We had some pancakes
We drank our morning coffee
And she went to work
The boys and I left
Spending at Mams and Papaws
I stayed for a spell
Then I ran errands
Well, one errand, I suppose
Replace a trombone
Confusion, a bit
From Middlebrook to Western?
Ladyfriend called me
It was glorious
Windows down with music on
Reached destination
Empty music store
And I had nothing to do
So I played guitars
Half hour or so
I took off, back to the ‘ridge
The spirit moves me
Work lunch with my gal
A tasty Wendys burger
We talked and we laughed
The id3 tags
Were the rest of my evening
Keeping files neat
And then she came home
We embraced and had a drink
Then we went to bed
I woke with such peace
Sun rising, deer in backyard
Loving everything
Dude, its days like these
That center you and fill you
And the ones you love
February 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Mom called this morning
She’s out of money again
Talked of coming back
I struggle to be
a listening ear, not a
frust’rated critic
Her situation
the result of choices made
It’s her life, not mine
I try to smooth out
my rough edges, my anger
my self-righteousness
February 10th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
yesterday was a
reminder of eighteen years
that pass so quickly.
bro’s big birthday was
celebrated with music
of own creation.
sounds of symphony
echoed changes of his life
boy grows into man.
February 10th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Warm air, daffodils
pushing up to sun remind
that Spring’s almost here
Redneck yard looks good
after cleaning and dump run.
Garden prep begun
February 10th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Spent weekend working
It will be worth it later.
Next whole weekend off!
Hard to see friends hurt.
I have been there before, too.
My thoughts are with them.
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Keep your chin up, Eaves.
You have grace and love within.
Keep in the sunlight.
You are courageous
and you love your family.
Get your strength from them.
Decisions are hard.
Do what your heart says.
Clouds will go away.