Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

Tag: Men

October 6, 2014

I Don’t Do Dreams | Part 1 of 2

Fall in the 1990s. I’m in my 50s. A friend gives me a covered tea-cup. It’s lovely. When I get home I read the inscription on the cup and begin weeping. This isn’t about me. It’s about someone else. I can’t even imagine my way into this approach to life. Read the rest of this entry »

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January 9, 2014

man walking my way

11 July 2012

man walking my way
across deserted playground
trees inhale . . . . . . . . hold breath

Is he safe? It’s 6:30am. What’s he doing here at this time of day? Looks like he’s been sleeping in the park. Rumpled work clothes—not very clean or stylish. He’s watching me. Thank goodness I’m wearing sunglasses. Read the rest of this entry »