I thought it rained more The river runs slowly Low And clear Last afternoon with thick black clouds Wind picking up No relief from swelter Thunder rumbles Like when we were told God’s bowling up there I forget with whom Lightening strikes Pause And BOOM It rained for five minutes How’s that? No relief from … Continue reading
She wasn’t looking forward to seeing his parents today. Louise hadn’t spent one on one time with them yet, and the way Tom went on about them, she didn’t want to. It seemed Tom had nothing nice to say about them, and her impression was that they were the intolerant types, and self-righteous. Tom always said he was raised “well enough” in … Continue reading
“I told you it was bad.” “Yeh but it’s okay. I don’t mind being here, staying with you.” Laura picked up the pitcher of iced tea from the nightstand and freshened his glass. “I can get more ice and lemon wedges if you want, you need to stay hydrated, that’s what the doctor said.” She handed … Continue reading
So today’s the supposed end of the world and I’m still here. It’s 4:20am which is always a good time, on 12/21/12: THE END. It’s raining and windy and cold out, and although I’m still here, I can’t vouch for anyone else. Out there, the world may certainly have ended. I knew it was coming … Continue reading
a rigmarole and confusing state of things a conundrum too a riddle and box not easy to solve or to climb out of either a joke and a hoax and no one’s laughing but god i know you’re not, right? he or she must have an oddball sense of humor or maybe he’s it god … Continue reading
I am unwell. And crazy too. Well crazy in the best sense mostly, but to say insane would be a stretch. Well there’s not an appropriate word to describe it really. I should make up my own. Who says I can’t? The situation is I’m too sane. I’ve a discernment that’s more than it should … Continue reading
you have to work hard to but do what you want to it’s best just to try not to cry a sigh or a frown when you’re low and you’re down no tear should be shed but instead your chin up the answer no need now to answer best keep it all bottled inside some … Continue reading
it goes on and on conflict and turmoil and such on and on and on melancholia how much more is there to take? dreams dashed and thwarted does that mean to stop dreaming? on and on and more the same thing day in and out blaming this or that and needing to find a logical … Continue reading
Things’d be different if you believed in God They would if you thought you were here for a reason Maybe with God you would feel things were beautiful Your life had some meaning All you do really matters Things’d be different if you knew the purpose For all that you do and you say when … Continue reading
“You sir, are an articulate and sincere advocate for your position, but of course I am diametrically opposed. Thank you for stating your case, I do appreciate you clarifying your talking points. But in this day and age, I doubt you’ll reign supreme. The numbers are evidence of what the American people want. The demographics … Continue reading
Please soften and chasten and tame me dear Lord I’m proud, puffed up and pompous and vain Please humble and shame me and tame me dear Lord Show me what’s right and help me abstain From all my ego from this whole big trip I think that I’m on please subdue me now Instill in … Continue reading
Anything I can do To help you I will But I really can’t do much Unless you want me to Then I’ll do all that I can See, you’re not alone Although you may think so And God is not out to get you Although you say that he is In so many words I can … Continue reading
what would jesus do? love thy neighbor as thyself then be crucified cause today the world is filled with hate and violence when jesus preached just love not intolerance not many have the patience for what jesus said about the meek and pure inheriting the earth and the peacemakers and the merciful and the poor … Continue reading
I live inside you I’ve not a choice And you show me that you’re in charge You’re either smooth and even and quiet Or raging and relentless and zealous Then I can’t help but touch you To rub and to gnaw and to score you You make sure I know that you’re here Why do … Continue reading
Dear God Why are we the way we are? One day filled with hope for the future The next day ready to throw in the towel Tell me God, why? I wanna know. I’ve asked you so many times And on some days I believe you’ve answered me On others it’s a pin drop situation … Continue reading
They’d known each other for several months and been going out together regularly. Todd felt it was beginning to get serious. At least it was for him. He’d never kept a girlfriend for this long, so he really didn’t know how he was supposed to proceed. He knew he had to tell her how he … Continue reading
I had a really boring day yesterday. This is strange because generally I don’t get bored much and do know how to keep occupied. Not as in “keeping busy” as they say, or “finding something to do” either. Generally I enjoy doing what it is that I do with my time and feeling pretty satisfied. … Continue reading
Why does God insist on teasing me? Filling my heart up with hopes that can’t be realized? Challenging and cajoling me ad infinitum? Dangling what I want and need right in front of my face? Why does God do that? I’m almost to the finish line. I’ve been putting one foot in front of the … Continue reading
Anything would make him jump. The telephone ringing, a random car driving by outside his house, something disturbing on the TV, which was always droning on and on. If the TV wasn’t on, the loud roar of the silence would be deafening. He’d decided that he’d had enough already, and just couldn’t take any more. … Continue reading
I am unwell. And crazy too. Well crazy in the best sense mostly, but to say insane would be a stretch. Well there’s not an appropriate word to describe it really. I should make up my own. Who says I can’t? The situation is I’m too sane. I’ve a discernment that’s more than it should … Continue reading
It’s the quietness of my mind that I crave. Like when I was smaller, much younger. I would close my eyes while staring into the sun. I’d get amusement and something akin to inspiration, just by closing my eyes and looking as far ahead as I could; by squeezing them shut. All yellow and white and red … Continue reading
I wasn’t looking forward to seeing his parents today. I hadn’t spent much one on one time with them yet, and the way Tom always went on about them, I really didn’t want to. It seemed Tom had nothing nice to say about them, and my impression was that they were the intolerant types, and a bit self-righteous too. … Continue reading
Pete Armetta 