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  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    When I was 15 months old
     I fell into our pool, 
    My cousin, a year older
    stood at the edge.
    Pointing.
    Don't know how long I was there.
    six inches from the surface
    almost black in color
    My sweater, floating in the ripples
    My Aunt jumped into the frigged water
    to save me.
    A miracle.
    The years that followed,
    I often wondered why.



  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    donnaruhl said:
    When I was 15 months old
     I fell into our pool, 
    My cousin, a year older
    stood at the edge.
    Pointing.
    Don't know how long I was there.
    six inches from the surface
    almost black in color
    My sweater, floating in the ripples
    My Aunt jumped into the frigged water
    to save me.
    A miracle.
    The years that followed,
    I often wondered why.



    Nicely done Donna, ... and so glad you were rescued!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,245
    I looked to them
    for restriction
    which they handed
    to me wrapped in gold
    and I sat down.
    Then others said
    I could do anything.
    A nervous energy
    I wrapped in wood.

    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I looked to them
    for restriction
    which they handed
    to me wrapped in gold
    and I sat down.
    Then others said
    I could do anything.
    A nervous energy
    I wrapped in wood.

    Ooh, this is good!  :smile: 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,245
    Look at the stars
    shining above glistening cubicles
    full of workers who choose to be
    alone in company
    and ready to succeed
    at something unknown to them
    in grade school.
    There are so many occupations
    beyond lawyer, doctor, teacher, nurse
    why weren't we told about
    meeting planners
    and strategic planners
    and day planners
    in first grade?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    The bark that sparked
    My brains reaction
    Acted on my addiction to
    Soundless silences
    Slipping through the silent days
    Always awaiting the next
    Thud boom or crack
    And ending with a sigh.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • TalonTeddTalonTedd Toronto Posts: 835
    edited December 2018
    In utero 

    Laughter bending my brain
    Where am I 
    What is that and why so dark
    I'm warm. Its wet and I feel safe
    Let me out I want to see
    Soon enough I'll be free
    Today is my daddy's birthday
    party
    I'll be born in sixteen days.
    I remember when, yeah. I swore I knew everything, oh yeah.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    TalonTedd said:
    In utero 

    Laughter bending my brain
    Where am I 
    What is that and why so dark
    I'm warm. Its wet and I feel safe
    Let me out I want to see
    Soon enough I'll be free
    Today is my daddy's birthday
    party
    I'll be born in sixteen days.
    Cool!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • Very Fun!! Thanks for sharing
  • TalonTeddTalonTedd Toronto Posts: 835
    Oh Christmas tree
    Axed your back
    And sacked your leaves
    Make my child jump with glee
    Forgive my need to 
    Splay the creed
    Their happiness 
    Your life to feed
    I remember when, yeah. I swore I knew everything, oh yeah.
  • What a cool thread!  You guys are so good!  Great idea
    osr
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    TalonTedd said:
    Oh Christmas tree
    Axed your back
    And sacked your leaves
    Make my child jump with glee
    Forgive my need to 
    Splay the creed
    Their happiness 
    Your life to feed
    Whoa, nice one, Ted
    What a cool thread!  You guys are so good!  Great idea

    Cool! 

    Maybe give it a go sometime, regina. It only take a minute!   :smile: 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    The book
    Ended, I cried.
    Why?  Let it go on
    And I'll be a happy guy, but
    Nothing goes on forever, yet I
    Could let this one linger for a year
    Or twenty thousand days
    But no, it ended and
    That's how it goes.
    It goes.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    When he was 3, He broke my fish tank
    So I bought him a drum set. Just to keep him stationary
    .No more Lego Bucket, Tin pale, Or egg crate to sit on
    And no more metal spoons. 
    I've been his biggest fan throughout the years, 
    And his hard work has paid off.
    It started with his mobile unit almost 30 years ago.
    Now he has his foot in the door.
    Sign the Contract!
  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    brianlux said:
    TalonTedd said:
    Oh Christmas tree
    Axed your back
    And sacked your leaves
    Make my child jump with glee
    Forgive my need to 
    Splay the creed
    Their happiness 
    Your life to feed
    Whoa, nice one, Ted
    What a cool thread!  You guys are so good!  Great idea

    Cool! 

    Maybe give it a go sometime, regina. It only take a minute!   :smile: 

  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    Now I feel sorry for the tree. 
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    donnaruhl said:
    When he was 3, He broke my fish tank
    So I bought him a drum set. Just to keep him stationary
    .No more Lego Bucket, Tin pale, Or egg crate to sit on
    And no more metal spoons. 
    I've been his biggest fan throughout the years, 
    And his hard work has paid off.
    It started with his mobile unit almost 30 years ago.
    Now he has his foot in the door.
    Sign the Contract!
    :plus_one:
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    edited January 2019
    And, He's going on tour! B) with Puddle of Mudd Saliva,Tantric,and Saving Abel. He's the new drummer for Trapt.
    Post edited by donnaruhl on
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,593
    donnaruhl said:
    And, He's going on tour! B) with Puddle of Mudd Saliva,Tantric,and Saving Abel. He's the new drummer for Trapt.
    Sweet!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    Mamma's Proud. 
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