Dear neighbor,
The incessant barking of your dog
kept me awake last night.
I laid (or is it lied? Even as an English teacher,
I still confuse the two.) there, for hours,
thinking of how lucky we are
to have a dog keeping us all so safe
at night. I mean, who would even think
of robbing one of our homes with such
a savage beast on the loose out there?
I envisioned him (All dogs are boys, right?)
chasing after a would-be assailant,
and tearing him (I’m assuming most robbers
are men, too.) limb from limb.
And so, I wrote you this note to say thanks.
Thank you for allowing your dog
to BARK INCESSANTLY FOR
EIGHT FLIPPING HOURS LAST NIGHT.
I’m sure we’re all safer because of it.
EIGHT FLIPPING HOURS LAST NIGHT.
I’m sure we’re all safer because of it.
This poem © Kevin Walker. Published January 2013.
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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” | Ian Maclaren
I’m so tired
that I can’t even remember what day it is.
Maybe Friday,
or Monday.
I don’t know.
I walk into a local Walgreens
to buy a few items for my wife
who is at home recovering from surgery.
A nice lady shields her child,
giving him a look that pleads:
“Please don’t become a drug head like
that man over there!”
I just need some coffee, ma’am.
And a few hours of sleep.
And for the test results
to come back
saying my wife,
saying my wife,
the love of my life,
is cancer-free.
This poem © Kevin Walker. Published January 2013.
Philippians 2:19-23 (NKJV) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ […]
There is a difference
between
bitterness
and the recognition
that you don’t need to put yourself
in certain situations again.
in certain situations again.
We sometimes get angry at ourselves,
thinking we’ve become bitter,
when we’re actually being wise.
Yes – throw away bitterness.
Yes – throw away anger and resentment.
Those will steal your life away.
But don’t lose the wisdom you’ve gained
that teaches you how
to not walk into those situations again.
to not walk into those situations again.
And never
ever
confuse the two.
This poem © Kevin Walker. Published January 2013.
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