Learning by example
Dear Teacher, I remember the lessons. I am stronger because of them! Scars and all. I thank you! Our paths were always different. I was never going to be you! Bless Mother for that! I do. I no longer fight battles. I win them! Now stand back. Relax. Enjoy a pipe or two. I've got this! …
I've let go and walked away. Not from you. Never from you. Learning by Example! I am exercising my right to love...Just as you exercise your need to hate... Pry that from my cold, dead hands! -- Me
A person stopped me on the street the other day and asked why I wear nail polish... I looked at her and asked: "What wouldn't you do for your daughters and sons?" The person paused and said nothing. I spoke again: "My 7-year-old wants an allowance and my wife and I don't believe in entitlement …
The Wretched Thing has opened a Box of Rain... The wheel is turning...better watch your speed... I know My rider...it dances...just like a Willies in 4 wheel drive... It's a buck...Dancer's choice...come hear! I have a Touch of Grey! I will get by! I will survive! Learning by Example! ...Sometimes the lights are all shining …
Do I lead us into a den of lions? Savage and hateful? Out for blood? Will you stand as champions for the Wretched Thing? Will you tear me down and burn the ashes of our invisible bridges? Will you cast me out...further? I will move mountains and brave the sea of bitter sorrow! I will …
Dear Wretched Thing. Does it irk you to know that you have no authority over my words, actions, thoughts or feelings? Does it irk you to know that your new goat is not yet ready for the slaughter? He is nothing more than an angry child! Fool! Anger is my ally! I pull the strings! …
Fear. The killer of dreams and the destroyer of hope. It's icy grasp choking my voice and blinding me to the indifference I kept between us. I built my defenses with walls forged from anger. Using humor as sword and shield I carved a swath to a Pyrrhic victory. I stood above my foe and laughed …
