The Bag Lady

The aeromancy of the autumn foliage on the birch tree reminded him that a long winter was coming. In all his years, the prediction rang true, and soon he would awake after a cold sleep to feel the earnest need for a fire. He would not hesitate to don his shoes, go running deeper into the wood, and seek dry fodder for the smoke filled heat. Fire warnings aside, Bill camped out in all weathers and a chilled morning required warmth.

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She was his bosom buddy

Everyone knew ’twas true

Even though the concept

Might be relatively crude

They shared everything together

And it was often viewed

That all of this togetherness

Must be romantically construed.

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Flickering message

Tiny beam of hope shines through

Darkness will subside

Promise of new beginning

Looking always to the light

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Childhood hero

Times at the camp, swimming, boating

Carefree days being pain free

Dancing on your anniversary

At least I could say farewell

I miss you.

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“My dear you look delicious tonight

I have never seen such an enticing sight

I feel a passion stirring in me

Come, sit down here with me

The roundness of the moon, a perfect sphere

Would I could touch it, it is so near

Come closer, see through those trees?

Oh my dear”, gives her hand a squeeze.

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FOWC with Fandango — Innuendo

Memorial Day here in the US, and how did you spend it? Observe a moment of silence at 3pm EST or visit the graves of your loved ones? We used to when we lived close but today the trip is too far.

We took the flowers from our yards and bought some fake ones if it had been too long a winter. We watched the local American Legion guard flag ceremony and listened to them recite the year’s military deaths from overseas and closer. We must not forget.

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All she had to do was concentrate, and be true to the steady eye of her instructors. She was young and there would be plenty of opportunities to take a trip in her imagination and go where her delicious ideas and concepts could fly freely.

To graduate within the culinary arts world was no easy task. Now was not the time to allow her own recipe ideas to sing or inflate her ego by creating anything wild. There would be time enough for that after she landed a job.

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I’ve been having trouble with WP and disappearing posts, so wrote this today, and guess what? It also disappeared after I pushed publish. So I had screenshot it just to be sure and …..

Haha, I got you, my pretty…..

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This is part of a post written in 2016 about renewal:

I know a little about renewal. Actually, I started this blog on that concept. Changes that occur in your life, renewing your body, your attitude, and your perspective.

In 2013 I lost my husband of 47 years to Esophageal cancer. He wasn’t a smoker, chewer, or much of a drinker, but was attacked just the same. Since my brother in law died of the same disease I knew the cure rate was only ten percent. However we tried everything and he ended up suffering a month in the hospital after two operations, and called it quits. I don’t blame him at all. He was courageous.

In 2014 I joined my family here in WY. Everything was different. From a small town in Colorado to a small city in Wyoming, and an old house built in 1940 to a small, brand new apartment. My legs started to give out on me unexpectedly at times and after a few falls, it was decided I needed a wheelchair. Bummer! But at that time I also had a three wheeled scooter so going to nearby stores for necessities was okay. Note: Do not ever, ever, get a three wheeled scooter – they tip, easily! Very dangerous. I found that out in July 2015 when I turned it over in the Safeway parking lot and broke a bone in my hip. Not your usual grocery fun trip.

I like it here in this city very much. Everyone I’ve met with the exception of one X-ray technician has been very nice. I take the curb to curb bus to my appointments.

The bladder cancer and resulting urostomy was a big change and I’ve written about it here before in some of my first blogs — Oh, THAT kind of Bag, Accepting Change, and Be Like the Boy Scouts, Be Prepared.

It’s all about renewal, accepting what life gives you, getting through to the other side, and hopefully sprinkling in humor along the way. I’m not taking all of this lightly, of course. I have days when I don’t want to get out of bed. When I first experienced the result of BC, I had huge leaks, woke up soaking wet, and thought, okay, I’m not getting up. I’m just going to lay here until I rot away and die. It took three months before I found the right appliance, yes, that’s what they call the bag, and the leaks stopped. That’s when I felt real renewal. Real success, and that I was going to be all right.

There is always something around the corner. Like the “Jaws” movie…..”just when you think it’s safe to go back in the water….”

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Eugi’s Weekly Prompt “Renewal” May 25, 2020

Open up your heart

Close off the worries and doubt

Love will come your way

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Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge 307: Open&Close (Simple Words? Maybe.)