Jan. 19, 2013

Birthdays = Death

From Counterfeit Freedom by Roland F. Stoecker Jr (author's profile)

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Birthdays = Death

I don't want to die, but I celebrate my birthdays with greedy glee. You see, it's one year closer to my release from prison and yet with every birthday that goes by, I am becoming more than just a casual interest to death. I'm not trying to be morbid, just being honest with you and myself. My father passed me some interesting traits. Prone to addiction and the faulty tic toc of a heart that's likely to explode when I'm still young. My aunt died on her 40th birthday and my grandfather died at the age of 53, both died of defective hearts. Knowing my death comes closer with each birthday, I will still celebrate them with greedy glee because it's one year closer to my release.

Written 1/7/13

"Collect Call"

I whispered
I love you into the wind
Has it reached you yet?

Written by
Roland 4/14/12

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Voice12 Posted 11 years, 9 months ago. ✓ Mailed 11 years, 9 months ago   Favorite
Hmm so is it your birthday?? If so, happy birthday. I think we would all do well to keep in mind that we only have so many years and they are slipping away so we have to use them as well as we can. None of us ever knows how many are left. It's good that you have perspective on it...and that you have something to look forward to!!

Roland F. Stoecker Jr Posted 11 years, 8 months ago.   Favorite
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bryanseer Posted 11 years, 7 months ago. ✓ Mailed 11 years, 7 months ago   Favorite
Marie died 25 years ago. Medical science has improved alot since then, and you know of your heart condition. Prevention is the key. Just exercise and try to keep fit.

Roland F. Stoecker Jr Posted 11 years, 5 months ago.   Favorite
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