First of all, thank you for the mention on this incredible piece. You don’t know how close to a moment in my life you danced with this one. I have a poem Darkness Doesn’t Fade, to be shared at some point later, that you might find interesting. There’s so much beauty in this piece you’ve shared. So much depth. And a clear, simply profound way of telling the story. Also, I have a little white fiber optic tree with a cardinal on it for every loved one I’ve lost over the years, human and furry both. It stays up all year. So much I love about this!

Thanks Damian. All is well. Del was here for five days, which is always awesome, until it’s time for her to leave. But we are making do.
I hope you are kicking some literary ass my good man!

Hey baby! Long time no see! Well, not in here huh. LOL.
I really liked this write, and how it panned out. nothing like I imagined when I was scheming on it. But that’s the beauty of creative thinking and writing.

Tight! I love the descriptive elements that create the landscape of this scenerio. And the deep-thoughts travel well along the path of Paul, through your lines. Awesome pace and introspection.