The After

I fired one up on the loading dock after eating lunch at the workplace cafeteria I only smoke after a meal or when I'm contemplating death and I may be contemplating death because I justhad lunchat the workplace cafeteria my Mother would have a cigarette after dinner and one before bed that's probably where I got it I got a lot of things from my Mother and I lost a lot of things when she passed much of my patience I no longer possess along with a good chunk of character I stilldon't cross the line it's just gotten a bit further away the memories of childhood have faded like dates on old concert stubs but the pain they both endured in those last few years remains vivid a stark reminder that life has balances that illness does not discriminate that bad decisions are unforgiving I also believe that the after holds balance as well that someday we will again be wrapped in the arms of those we miss in life and all shall be forgiven

Deckard

I began writing poetry when I was a teenager and it truly saved me from a destructive path. 'Time Heals' will be on my grave stone'. I have 3 incredible kids who are the greatest gifts that God has given me. If I have advice to give to aspiring...

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