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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 6:53:31 GMT
Dinner with the Devil's pet.
We sat on the bench,deep in thought of delights yet to be wrought and figuring the chances of our best Laid plans. Thinking of when to split From the group,and get to it The hour glass was quickly running out of sand.
When from over the hill they came, discussing matters of the same kind-6 couples descended all en masse Upon our place of higher thought, showing bundles of stuff they bought: trinkets, and baubles,and carnival glass
There we were, all our group there on a knoll in a traffic loop to onlookers we must of truly been a sight 7 couples- friends & lovers together throughout both fair and foul weather But that almost ended on this fateful night.
"Hey guys,we're hungry"Candy said, "and could eat from now til bed, Without being full.Where are we going to eat?" Jerry replied"I know of a place we have yet to show our face. Great portion,fair prices.And French cuisine that can't be beat."
Against Lori's reservations,we set out {The others drug us-have no doubt} to this bistro-I can't remember it's damned name Across Orange county we went no one caring what was spent French cuisine awaited us, along with mighty shame.
In we came and down we were sat, and were given menus that I happen to be the only one able to read. "Garçon,salads all around, and the house red will abound, until we figure out what we need."
"Okay,Matthew. What's next?" I asked,quite perplexed As to what would happen when one lets a neophyte Order food in a foreign tongue. What the hell,we were young And foolish.and damned lucky to make it through the night.
"Today's special is LUPAN du ALLEY..." "Hey,that sounds good to me!" and twelve more head nodded their assent. " I want a steak."I said feeling cocky, Grill off the whip marks,and knock off the jockey. and plenty of bread with sweet butter."was my only comment.
"Mickey,dear,What's up with you? Don't you want some of this stew? Lupan is rabbit,is that not what was said?" "Maria dear,I just feel the need For bigger game on which to feed." Was the only explanation until after they were fed.
The food arrived,we all dug in Like we'd never eat again { that was a thought that crossed my mind}. Th plates were cleaned,now for dessert: Cheesecake?No that doesn't work. Cherries Jubilee on what we dined.
Everything went well,the bill was paid We went to the cars,when Gwen was laid Low by cramps from her abdomen we got her to the E/R Where she let loose on the floor every thing she ate, and the heaved again.
All hell broke loose,the others spew The evening's delicious stew The doctor said that they weren't to blame He looked at me and said,"et tu? I said nope,he said "Who?" I named the place-he just said "Ptomaine"
The next morning,when they got out They gathered around and shout "What the hell did we all eat,but not you?" " Your "Special" wasn't all that. the meat in there was a Cat. No rabbit anywhere in that stew."
How I survived to tell this tale is almost like Ahab and his whale. A different tale for another Time But I'll say that they got me back For the simple tale I lack To tell them.t'was my only crime.
This is the only apology from me about this day of infamy when keeping my mouth closed did harm to the ones I respect and love and with the grace of the Gods above they'll be always kept safe and warm.
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 6:56:13 GMT
In the shadows
In the shadows of my pain Love lies in a heap Broken by the wheel of fate No more for me to keep Safe and sound,away from those That would try to destroy it Through jealousy's little needles
It's way too late
In the shadows of my heart lies the memories of this love so pure This forever love that keeps me moving forward whilst looking back to the time and lets me know that although I want to hold it in my arms
It's way too late
In the shadows of my soul are all the true friends that helped in my darkest hour to find the strength to carry on although my love be gone to dust myself off,get up, and go along my destined path until my love doth return unto me I want to reach out to hold them all and give them my thanks
For some it's way to late
In the shadows of my mind lies the past,and present co-joined the life I was to lead, the one I did lead and the one I want to lead the two former,lead to the latter like a dowsing rod of old Pointing to the way I want to go: which is the way I started before I lost my love
It's NOT too late...YET!!!
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 17:57:04 GMT
Letter to my wife on her 22nd birthday 12-15/80
The cloud broke suddenly,scattering moonlight on the bed, and across your sleeping body, it fell like pixie dust. scattered by the willow's limbs,it formed a kaleidoscope of shadows and light over your curves. It seemed that I must not awaken you and destroy Nature's mural.You stirred and turned; your long raven hair,still damp from our nocturnal playing, covered one of your breast and added highlights to the beam's passionate caress.I sat,hearing my thoughts saying That I am a lucky man,and later on this day we pledge our troth and as my bride side by side I'll carry you away.
But the Fates,accursed things, had other plans that weren't foreseen By us,nor any mortal's eyes. They used a drunken fool as their tool to break thee my Queen in two.And from my grasp my life destroyed with your passing from this plane.But eternally I hope to still be me when we next meet again.I miss you with every fiber,in every grain of my being.You were Love in all it glory. And don't forget this Lori: That when we meet again,it shall happen as we swore before the Gods and all our friends YOU AND I FOREVER MORE. Mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 17:58:33 GMT
Letter to my wife on her 25th birthday
Lori, I close my eyes,and you are there in my dreams I see you clear your face,your eyes,your laughter your taste,your scent is so near that I can reach out once more and hold you in my arms enclosing you in my embrace protecting you from all harms
I feel your presence more each day and damn the fact we're apart for it being that is the case I have a crater in my heart bigger than any on the moon or deeper than any abyss no greater pain has there been than the love that I miss by you not being here upon this reality and I shall not be complete until you're lying next to me
mickey 12-15/83
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 18:03:12 GMT
A Calming Talk
you look at me with your blue eyes smile and sweetly said "my love there is nothing that will come between us,not from above nor will come from below We are eternal my fine lad..." I broke in to say"m'darling girl not meaning to be a cad but ye best not tempt the fates for they have been known to take mere mortal plans and crush them til they're blown into a billion pieces,then scatter them to the breeze not unlike a dandelion...' "Oh Mickey,PLEASE stop with the foreboding it doesn't suit you well I don't give a damn if it's heaven or it's hell we will be together just like you've always said tell me now what it is that went wrong in your head?" I told you of my fears and of all my doubts you leaned in and kissed my brow "C'mon now,let it out... they're nothing but the jitters next week they'll be done by Sunday week we'll be lying under the blazing sun with a daiquiri in our hands light twinkling off our rings we'll be the toast of St.Thomas and the angels will sing that we are the perfect couple love personified and this will come to pass, It can not be denied!" your sweet lips then brushed mine then we fell into another kiss and all was right in the cosmos of this man and his young miss...
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 18:10:33 GMT
Birthday Presents
"I got a suprize for you Mickey..." was the first thing she said that day " I think you're gonna like it, or I hope so anyways..."
"Lori if you got it for me or bought it with us in mind I have no problem with it I know it will be fine." She handed me the package and waited impatiently for me to open it up she wanted to see the expression on my face when her gift I spied I open it up and gasped my eyes grew all wide for it was a sweater handmade in green and blue with a sewn label that read Mickey,I love you! I tried it on,and modeled it that's when I saw a tear
I asked what the problem was, she sniffed and said, "my dear, the sleeves are uneven, and both of them are too long.. why is it when I make a gift it always come out wrong?"
"Darling love,stop those tears 'tisn't as bad as you're afraid the sleaves I'll roll up into cuffs It is the best thing ever made and the best birthday present that I have ever got!"
She kissed me,then asked, "Where's mine?Don't tell me you forgot..."
"I don't think that is possible my one and only girl If I were to do that I'd have lost the world" as I handed her a parcel a lot smaller than her's to me she smiled a crooked grin and looked at it dubiously.
It was my turn to pester her until she finally gave in but when she opened it up she broke out in a grin for there in her hands was a hand made book of poems the hand tooled leather cover it had her picture stamped upon so it'd go to no other when she looked carefully she saw to her surprise I had put sapphire ear rings in the place of her eyes each page had a poem of mine dedicated to my lovely Lorelei she thumb through it stunned then with tears in her eyes she wrapped me in a big hug and kissed me passionately "you'll never know just how much this truly means to me...."
I said,when I caught my breath, "I hoped you'd like it,m'dear... now to just find a way to top this for next year..." she laughed and gave me her most precious gift and I gave mine unto her and the cosmos did shift...
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 17, 2015 18:12:23 GMT
To my Love, a Pledge
If ever there was a way to say the words that would the most get to you and cheer ya up when you're blue though the don't come in herds and oft out fly the swiftest birds they all mean "I love you!"
The feeling that the words do impart to others might not mean a thing or they might have a hollow ring but they pour forth from my heart and causes my soul to start In darkest winter to feel the brightest spring
So know ye this,my one true love I truly plan to keep to keep you warm snug and safe from all of life's harms protecting you like a glove with the grace of the gods above and keep forever right here in my arms....
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:16:04 GMT
the driveway
down an old dirt/shell road well rutted by the years of wagons,vans and cars cleared by sweat and tears wound the road from the highway that led to my folks place 1/4 mile from the house 'twasn't an easy pace with turns and twist a plenty and puddles when washed out where you would lose a muffler if not careful,some would shout if they erroneously took the shoulder and their car would sink out of sight out would come the old John Deere to chug up and set things right but that happened often enough when people came out we'd warn them of the consequences of leaving the path,that the harm could be more than the trip was worth but some fools refuse to learn,i guess one in-law springs to mind no matter how often we told him we'd never fail to find him walking up the road shoes ruined by the water dad'd fire up the tractor,muttering about the sanity of that daughter last time I went down it it was still the same I took it at 15 mph just like I was insane but at least i did remember the oft repeated chaint "them pot holes. they're solid them ditches,well they ain't"
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:17:58 GMT
a cautionary missive 2-15/05
the one simple fact I can state non-refutable in any way is for all I've been through I'm a romantic still today Though my past has kicked my ass lo these many years there has been scant laughter get through the veil of tears I've heard the pleas of friends for me to fucking let it go She'll never come back in this life and wishing won't make it so I've sat mostly quietly in the past 25 years trying to come to grips with me to staunch the flow of tears I post my word to be understood not to find a lover new to me the couple who have tried that tact added to my misery there have been a few who thought they held the key to my happiness the times that they've tried to show have turned me into a mess and find themselves singed by the flames that is the pyre of my love for Lor that burns brightly to this day even though she is no more I am not a perfect catch or an ideal man in any way I'm merely a flawed mortal man cracked,imperfect,with feet of clay who once dared to love an angel until she was abruptly taken away so heed this warning well my lass 'tis best if ye steer clear of me I'm not the answer to your prayers and we'll end in misery I'll help you to find yourself and will be with you to the end I am not able to be your lover but am more than willing to be your friend
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:21:25 GMT
Letter to My Wife on Her 40th Birthday 12-15/98
My beloved Lori,
As the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cold I find I think of you,m'dearest please don't think I'm bold I find that I miss you more the longer you're away each day,month and year passes taking us further from the day when we snuck out of the hall and hopped into the car on that day in late fall I don't remember why we did it or why we didn't jump for the limo,when it was offered or even took my car the rice would have stung for sure but would not have been as bad as what did happen to us and left your battered lad bereft of his sweet lady love our eternity was too damn short 2 hours and 47 minutes if and you go by the tort we never were truly married could come the retort but then again that damned drunk who had took your life paid the price to society for depriving me my wife karma caught up with him after his release that is the only thing that gives me any peace for I still miss you,darlin' and the child who never was I wish that I could hold you now and could make a fuss over your 40th birthday as you do for my 36th... I wish I could go back right now I wish that I could fix the wrong that has been done but I know that can't be true the only option I have left is to say I still miss and love you Happy birthday,Lori!
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:32:58 GMT
a ponderance
if things were the way I want instead of how they are everything'd be different my wife,my house,my car... and all the things that would change 'twould it be for the better? that is akin to the choice 'twixt a lab and a setter the facts of my life I can not change just some of the reactions I'd like to re arrange but then I would not be the man I am today... is it better,or is it worse? I truly can not say the here and now,I must survive to get to a better place and only at the ending can I judge the race so I'll just carry on the best way that I can living to the fullest extent and being judged a man
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:38:55 GMT
a simple thank you
As i sit and ponder on choices made or not of decisions that got me here of people gone,but not forgot of people that crossed my path in this journey called life the ones who helped to cause or to heal my strife of the ones who are still here and those I've yet to meet the ones who push me forwards and will not let defeat totally keep me down while I keep up the fight... I dedicate this poem to you for you are my guiding light
and I love you all.... mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:42:07 GMT
Christmas Memories
early morning chill that belies the warm that come mid day the tree in the corner stands placed so to hide the bare spots away the piles of presents underneath the lights twinkle merrily the dog curled by the fire the aroma of the turkey the passing of the presents the pigs-in-blankets crumbs the paper unwrapped carefully the bow that sticks to the thumb the plates all heavy laden the smiles all around the truce to stop all fighting the quiet,a beautiful sound the kids drifting off to sleep happy as they can be the love that settles all around that's what Christmas means to me...
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:45:30 GMT
Ode to early March
a cold blustery day has emerged from a calm starry night though it is nearly spring winter's not out of sight though the calendar declares it March it seems more like November what happened to the warmth that I do remember as if it was only yesterday actually it was this sudden return of the arctic could make me start to cuss but realistically.'tis no use for me to vent my ire so I'll just stay inside and doze by the fire
mickey
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Post by druid627 on Jan 18, 2015 0:51:19 GMT
an explanation of my absence
the postal service over here truly is a joke bills get to you at warp speed but payments for them get choked so that's the explanation of my current disappearance just wanted to let you know that all of you are missed and hope to see you next week when that realize that they were too hasty in my connection's demise...
mickey
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