Why in Hell Did You Move Back to East Texas?

Why in Hell Did You Move Back Here? Why in hell did you come back to East Texas?What would make you do that? You were so glad to escapeall those years ago.And that was the word you always used.Escape. Well . . . I say,then tell one of the “sort of”...

Let’s Bring Out All the Cliches for This One

Let’s Bring Out all the Clichés for This One Music has filled this empty nightwith words and melodies carrying all those memoriesthat bring with them a tender caress,a wry smile.Then a burning pain. When my years were youngmy pastor told me about hell.He lit a...

Music Is a Joyous Paradox

MUSIC IS A JOYOUS PARADOX Up at 4 AMand the day is already going downhillstill long before the sun has taken a peek at the day.Music.Yes, it music that has turned the tide.Well, there was a slight tiltto the day alreadybut music brought it to the forefront. Another...

Who to Tell When the Ear Has Turned Away?

Who to Tell When the Ear Has Turned Away? Wow! So unexpected and such a joy. A phone call out of the blue from a voice never expected to be heard again. Ever. So, the news is trying to burst from within. Who do I call? Who do I tell? With whom do I share the joy? . ....

Painting With Truth With Another Coat of Denial

 Painting With Truth With Another Coat of Denial Okay. Just this once I’ll admit it in this moment of weakness, as the blues mix with wet memories, not to dilute but rather to form a catalyst flowing through my veins. It finds the tempo of a primeval beat as it...