Oct. 4, 2015

Irish Soap

by Steve J. Burkett (author's profile)
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8-4-15

Irish Soup
Notes - Rambling - Poems - Short Stories - Art

Just a note to say hi and see how you're doing. As for me, I'm doing all right. Been down since I was downed ten years. That's a long time for someone of my advanced years (68). Will I even be alive in ten years? Will there ever be a reason for me to want to get out in ten years?

I didn't think it would bother me when I was denied ten years since I was never getting out anyway. But it bothers me, puts me in a state of depression. We all need hope and dreams, someone to love, someone to love us.

My love, where are you? With no hope of reaching you, I write to you. As I have always, as I always will. Cold Mountain.

How can I truly explain who you are to me? You are my fixed star, my lighthouse in the cold and dark world.

Here's a pretty horrible picture: a sick, angry, demented old person who no one wants to care for! I hope that isn't one of us.

Those who spend too much are criticized. Those who spend too little are criticized. Those who don't spend at all are criticized. Everyone in the world is criticized.

May the gentle winds of loving kindness gently touch you, my heart.

"He's flexible": an expression used to describe a member of the legislature who is selling out to the highest bidder.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."
—Plato

I saw this picture of these birds the other day and thought how much Aunt Alice would love them. So I painted them for her. You'll love them too. They're with your painting.❤

Someone told me to embrace life like I would my own beautiful Jeannie. Even if I don't get anywhere, I will enjoy the day.❤

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