Appearing out of the mist, like a wraith, an iron cross sits atop a monolith. Thrusting upwards through a mountain of stones, it points to the heavens, saying “come, lay your troubles at my feet.” And every stone or bauble or trinket, placed there by a weary traveler, holds a lifetime of burdens, willingly surrendered,Continue reading “Cruz de Ferro”
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New Day
The smells and sounds of morning overpower the other senses, telling stories of the coming day. The soft notes of a bell, around the neck of a grazing animal, proclaim to the rest of the herd “here I am, don’t stray too far.” Dogs wander the empty streets, hoping to find a morsel, a crumb,Continue reading “New Day”
A Walk Through Time
Every town has a church, and every church has a bell. In the small towns and villages, as night falls, the people come alive. Couples stroll along the narrow streets, sometimes hand in hand; The occasional man or woman hurries along, as though fearing to be late for who knows what; children of all agesContinue reading “A Walk Through Time”
On Age: A Personal Struggle With Time
Lately, I’ve been experiencing the accelerated creep of old age. I’ve spent enough time getting older to realize that as we age, we slow down a bit, we ache a little more, we’re even less coordinated than usual. But all that seemed to come on gradually, enough so that it was almost undetectable on aContinue reading “On Age: A Personal Struggle With Time”
Angels in the Sand
I see my loveBeside the seaWalking on the shoreAnd turning thereShe calls my nameLost to me no moreWe walk untilThe sun goes downI hold her by the handAnd laughing til it hurtsWe makeAngels in the sand
Lost
Lost in life’s complexities To wander aimlessly Finding nothing But a path Leading back to me Nothing there to cast a light Naught to show the way Stumble through the darkness In the light of day
The Path
My Thought Process
As we become more “seasoned” it becomes apparent that physical appearance and ability decline; balance that with increased wisdom and compassion. Me
My Bloggin’ Life
Hi, I’m Bud! Glad you stopped by to visit. Most of the content will be stories, some that document my younger days growing up in a small town. Some will be everyday observations that I feel are worth sharing. There will also be children’s stories and the occasional poem thrown in for good measure. ThatContinue reading “My Bloggin’ Life”
Just Plain Bud 