My sweet, little Chuckie, though I must leave you behind me
This poem will tell you where you always can find me.
When a gentle wind blows, that's my hand on your face.
And when the tree gives you shade, that's my sheltering embrace.
When the sun gives you freckles, that's me tickling my boy.
When the rain wets your hair, those are my tears of joy.
When the long grass enfolds you, that's me holding you tight.
When the Whippoorwill sings, that's me whispering, "Night, night."
r.i.p melinda finster september 13th 1957 -july 12th 1990
Wrote this two days ago as I cried myself to sleep. Crying feels so good for me, because it's good to find a healthy release from all the anger and sadness I feel.
Dedicated also to the late Christine Cauvanagh, who is a part of my childhood.
"When someone gives me advice, that's my parents whispering in my ear When I crowd surf, that's my parents happily holding me high When I talk to my friends, that's my parents telling me a funny joke. When I'm walk with my friends, that's my parents walking with me amongst my friends.
When I sing and dance with bands, that's my parents laughing with me. When I sweat at concerts, that's my parents' tears of joy. When the sky is beautiful, that's my parents smiling at me. When I remember the good things that happened to me, that's my parents hugging me tight. When I make someone happy and it makes me happy, that's my parents congratulating me and kissing me. When I'm about to fall asleep, that's my parents kissing me goodnight and telling me: "I love you"."
Edit: I forgot to make it clear that both my biological parents are dead, and remembering about them is what made me cry two days ago and write the poem.
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.
“We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of each other and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.”
The son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced!”she shouts, “I’ll take care of this!”
She calls Ireland immediately, and screams at her father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up.
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “Sorted! They’re coming for Christmas – and they’re paying their own way"
Whenever I mention the name Angelica, people usually state that the name has a bratty imagery and feel to it. Some people believe that the name carries that aura on its own whereas a lot of people associate with the character named Angelica on the cartoon "Rugrats" who was very unruly and mischievous.
Certain names are so strongly associated with pop culture references that it ends up kind of overpowering the name itself i.e. Casper. Is Angelica the same?
Little back story, my mom is a smoker and likes to drink, Wife has severe asthma. My mom is aware since we had an episode when visiting her when she was my girlfriend. My mom suggested she uses essential oils, or that her cigs are "natural".
Storytime - My mom was coming in for a week and a half to help out with our reception since it was delayed due to covid. No big, wife and I made a deal that my mom will smoke outside by our fence line and air herself out. Most of our friends and family who smoke know the rules.
Starting off, picked up my mom from the airport with my wife. Bring her home, and the first thing my mom asked was if she can do our dishes but already started when she asked. I said fine then afterward saw her smoke in her designated area. Which was fine. The first red flag was when my mom asked if my wife said anything about smelling smoking on me. I am like no, she did not have a reaction at that moment. My mother goes see, my natural smokes do not bug her. Maybe it's your brother since he smokes cowboy killers. Okay, whatever just smoke by the fence.
Everything is fine, but my wife is getting irritated since my mom is the person who stays busy but also will give advice when not asked, or move things around saying this is better just try it. She hates when people say no to her, for she feels like she is just trying to help out, why would you say no to it. I am like, whatever, only have to deal with this a short time. (BIG MISTAKE). That is who I am from the Army, embrace the suck, and count down the days until it ends. I need to stop doing that.
3 days out from the reception, wife been on edge all day. The smoking has gotten to her. My mom has been moving her smoking spot closer and closer to the door. That day it was literally outside our door because the chairs were there. My wife was going to stay with her folks because it's become too much as her asthma started acting up. I feel terrible, we had a huge argument, but she and I talk and like we do when we argue. Say our apologies and how we are going fix the issue or do better. My mom was ease dropping, but we ignored it.
JUICY PART - Her and I decided to tell my mom she needs to go back out smoking back by the fence line as we agreed. My mom has been drinking, I mean she polished off a handle and 1/4 of whiskey while she was with us. We told her you to need to go back smoking by the fence line. A reasonable human being would say no problem, your house your rules. No, my mom tells my
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I saw a bird eat a bee and never asked again!
Anyone have any ideas on what I could put on the billboard? I want to lightly get back at her for the unnecessary saltiness, when I paid a nice chunk of change for a digital billboard spot for her, as she often talks about wanting to advertise for her online business.
Some details-
-The billboard is non refundable. -I am 25 single, & said to be good looking. -There are two digital billboards in our local area that are eligible for me to advertise on. -we do not live in a large city, so likely 1000s of people we personally know will see this
- she has 8 siblings -we were together 7 years
- she’s really fucking rude haha
- I’m always too kind & forgiving (trying to switch that up in a light way)
She was correct thought, it was dumb and a waste of money knowing all I knew from 7 years of her.
Any ideas?? As soon as I know what to request as the verbiage and photo, 1-3 days later it is shown for 3 days in a row 500X in a day for 8-10 seconds.
All ideas appreciated!
“thank you for your cervix.”
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