Day 23 – The Dogfather
You cried at my wedding and loved our children. A division grew, and I don’t know if it was your fear of my judgment or just inevitable distance when things change
Day 22 – Hannah
I worried, because you drank. You introduced me to D, when I still looked good in a skirt. If I saw you tomorrow, it would be as easy as it always was.
Day 21 – Teamaster Cat
Photographer, poet, friend, dreamer, lover of beagles and kitties, One day you will realize that your wings are perfect; all you need to do is believe in yourself enough to fly
Day 20 – Calie
Happy Belated. Great friend, separated as we are by a vast country, know your wisdom and encouragement always touch me. We drink too much, smoke too much, and laugh too hard.
Day 19 – Willow
Old roommate, scarred, scared, victim and victimizer. You never bathed, and were certifiable. I think you attacked Derek. I still don’t understand why you hated me. Suicidal, silly, writer, now what?
Day 18 – M. Grandchamp
I wounded you, trounced on your feelings and you ignored my apologies. I respect your silence. Mom stopped asking about you years ago. I think she knew how shitty I was.
Day 17 – Steven F.
My crush lasted years. It was hard when you said “friend.” When I left for Orlando, we had that conversation about the past and the future. I still wonder, are you gay?
Day 16 – Soozin
You let me get away with so much, and forgave me for everything. I still owe you a phonecall. True caretaker of the world, I’ve always looked up to you, Bookend.
Day 15 – Momma
Taught me how to love fiercely, and to fear alcohol. Best friend, confidant, understanding keeper of secrets. There are things about me you will never accept, and that’s okay. I understand.
Day 14 – Beagle lady
Furry chin hairs that shone in the sun, keeper of the unwanted beagles, you gifted me with joy. I hope your work was able to keep the grief at bay.
Day 13 – Momma Luv
You locked the doors when you told me I needed help. We broke up because of a beautiful boy. I did everything I could to destroy our friendship. Sadly, it worked.
Day 10 – Sappy – Darryl Cooper
You bought me a copper flower that smelled like roses. I realized, many years later that it wasn’t you that broke my heart, it was me. I hope you married her. **Note** I’m going to get a little ahead here so that I can spend my weekend on my own writing**
Day 9 – King Dick
One night’s conversation turned into a 10 year long-distance tumultuous friendship. You manage to piss me off, even from California. But you’ve grown up, and turned into a good person. Surprised?
Day 8 – Lezlie Laws
Brilliant, loud, enthusiastic, warm, a gifted professor. You inspired me to become a fearless writer. Besides David, were the only one who liked my shaved head. And you gave me gold.
Day 7 – Gramps
You make “snakeshit” funny. Every time I eat a mint patty, I can taste our summers together. You have a way with Nature that boggles the mind. Even birds listen to you.
Day 6 – Grannie
Trapped in a curtain of pain, you died years ago in my eyes. The fierce woman with a soft spot for kisses is gone. Your body holds on, forgetting to die. Note: I thought about explaining this, but I won’t. It’s my own pain that I deal with when it comes to her. And I [...]
What day is this? – Lex
No one understands us, for we are so different. But you possess forgiveness in quantities not known on this earth. You’re amazing. Although, I agree, I think you are adopted. Hehehehe
Day 4 – Big D – My little brother
I know less of you than I should. You make me laugh until I pee my pants and smile until my face hurts. And you make all curse words fun.
Day 3 – N
The child I gave away, full of life, wonder, and the same darkness that plagues me. You danced beneath my heart. I know I made the right decision. I love you.
Day 2 – Snoogs
Artist, huzzie, wild-woman tamer, better half is truer today than it’s ever been. I will always love you.
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