I've been forced into the no-man's land between naval service and civilian life. I can no longer relate to those who have never worn the uniform. I am called a vet, yet to my comrades I'm now an outsider. The bases and ships I lived on in the first decade of my adulthood are only walkable now when I resume unfinished memories in my dreams. I served during a period of relative peace, but I came home bearing scars. My C-bag was packed with anxiety that now engulfs my hollow lif

This morning, I thought the squirrel carefree. Legs spread, tail perked, not looking at me. His friends were running, playing 'round the tree. He seemed relaxed, so I left him be. This afternoon, I took my dog to pee. The squirrel was still alone by the tree. When I tried to inspect, my dog tried to split. The squirrel moved, but only a bit. This evening, I thought he at last had left. That tail which stuck out of the grass was gone. But I walked up and found the squirrel. Le

Did Yeshua know he would be crucified? What did he know, and when did he know it? Did Mary know her baby's a martyr? What was she told, and when was she told it? Did Judas know his friend would be murdered? What did he think, and when did he think it? Did Pilate know his rebel would outlive him? If yes, why did none of them show it?

You claim your words are given Sincerely. You claim your mistakes are paid for dearly. But when your act is closely inspected, A cover-up is what is detected. Sincerity's media without wax; Delivery without hiding the cracks. Cumcerity's a more apt contraction, Befitting your attempted distraction.

Once in a lifetime, you become the star. There is a party in your honour. You’re the main attraction. Dolled up, warm speeches, posters pinned all 'round. And like a star on the Walk of Fame, a stone that says your name.

What makes a man a father or not? Is it giving, seeing, or hugging a lot? Is it teaching lessons that need to be taught? Is it being there to raise the child he brought? Is it punishing when bad deeds have been caught? Is it praising them when their goals have been sought? Is it comforting when their dreams fall apart? What makes a man a father or not? Was my parent a father or not? Did he give me, see me, or hug me enough? Were the lessons he taught me nothing but fluff? Was

As I walked to my car on a mid-autumn day, I came across the scene of two squirrels at play. One was bolting from a bush 'cross the lawn. The other a yard back, target locked on. They scaled a pin oak and circled its bald branches. Their climbing skills and speed were near even matches. The hunted found refuge to breathe and sit. The hunter sneaked hush between the fork split. Hunted ran at hunter's reappearance. The chase recommenced on the grass clearance. Neither noticed n

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Ten years of my life, I gave to my country through Navy service. Not because I was honorable, courageous, or committed, but because I...