Today I.....

Today I...

Brother Kojak

Today I laughed...

at the ridiculousness of posturing.

why posture when you are posturing for things that matter

only in the minds of a few?

why posture over a dream that is not yours but a dream of many?

Laughter

Today I faltered...

as I've grow older

indecision becomes less acceptable

ironically enough

I accept it even less from others.

Hesitation

Today I cried...

as I realized where I've come from

what I've been through

and where I am.

I've been blessed and I'm happy to say so

Tears.

Today I reflected...

with the opinion of my friend

who in her own way is an insider looking out

at a world that is mine but will never be hers

Reflection

Today I anguished...

over the youth who I've been there for

and who've been there for me.

their pictures have planted a burning image in my soul

their youthful faces

their laughter

their ravenous appetites for everything!

all masking the chaos of their daily worlds

temporarily shielded by the services

and the environment I helped provide.

I miss you guys.

Anguish

and yet tomorrow

I will be...again.