Well I made it through my twenties…I gave marriage a try, divorce ended up being the way to go, an over active temper nearly led me to self-destruct, where did my hair go, I fell in love twice (the second time has proved the longer of the two falls, I’ve yet to reach the L bottom E), disciplined though rarely obedient soldier-pseudo hippie independent free thinking civilian, always: just Bill, arrogance told me I knew everything, ignorance shoved a mirror in my face, the glare that blinded me was enlightenment (still seeking), I discovered the value of a Sunday afternoon (toss in a pint and a friend, the value becomes priceless), the military allowed me to travel, the military took my freedom, wasted days hung over finally taught me moderation (some times I forget), I lost myself in San Antonio (birth place), I found myself in Austin (home)…I’m going to sleep for a few hours, and then I’m going to get up and watch the sun rise.

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Comments

Julie

2005-10-20T19:45:54.000Z

Wow, you’ve been busy.  Sounds like you had a good, fractured 20’s and can now settle down to your great, focused and grown-up thirties.  Thanks for letting me celebrate your birthday with you, I feel honored;)

John Berryman

2006-07-19T20:51:16.000Z

That “poem” is horrendous. It’s af if the ugly step sister of e.e. cummings spawned a child with George Hamilton.