February 21, 2012
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More shmoetry…er, poetry
Here is one more piece I’ve written. Thanks for your thoughts on this. I’ve written 2 more but they are too bad to post – seriously.
Laporte
The grandfather clock’s frozen hands point to a
Cramped, cobwebby pantry.
Inside, a pull chain reveals oddities to my child-eyes:
Bent broom (a witch’s),
Dusty jars of peach pit jelly (preserved brains),
Boxes of instant pudding (pure magic).Sometimes we use her wooden-handled egg-beater;
I turn the crank while
Her tissue paper hands
Guard chocolate powder and milk from escaping the bowl.Another delicious day in Laporte, the door,
The secrets behind them, the wonderful things inside.
I’ve actually enjoyed our poetry unit in class. It was challenging but usually my classes are boring and easy. Plus I’ve realized that I can write a decent poem (as long as it’s in free verse – I’ve tried some of the form poetry and it comes out AWFUL).
Work is ridiculous lately. I don’t even want to write about it.
Had a nice weekend with the fam, and even went out to breakfast with my sister. Just her and I and absolutely no fighting. I tried to be extremely patient, and I think she was on her better behavior since I was paying. I actually heard her take responsibility for the DUI stuff (“I fucked up and now I have to take the consequences”), although she admitted that if she gets to choose between jail and years of probation, she would choose jail to get it over with sooner. I’m not sure she understands what jail time would mean for her long-term, including going through absolute hell trying to get a job, an apartment, etc. @PretendPrincess, we are looking into drug court.
Tonight I’m going to Jen’s house. She’s going to cook dinner for us and then interview me for a paper she is doing on human trafficking (since I so recently studied it). I’m really just in the mood to go home and be alone on the couch, not talking to anyone, but I agreed, and at least it’s a hot meal that I don’t have to cook myself.
P.S. I got the new Droid Razr recently and I lurrrrve it.
P.P.S. Look, that’s me!
Comments (7)
Nothing beats a free meal! Lovely blue eyes, btw!!
I really like your poem. Can I make some comments?
Debbie downer: I felt like I had a lot of nice moments with my brother during his visit to sf, only to find out that now he’s nosediving towards rock bottom.
I really want the best for your sister, my brother, and everyone else in the clutches of some awful drug, but it’s hard to be optimistic.
I honestly believe that the healthiest thing that people like you and me can do is to cherish the dinners that pass without fights.
@Emancip8 - Well thanks! Btw, the meal was pasta and it was sooooo lemony I couldn’t get it down (but I had to eat a few bites before claiming I was full, because I didn’t want to hurt my friend’s feelings).
@jim_the_american - I’m sorry to hear about your brother. Addiction is every bit as crazy as being bipolar; it’s full of ups and downs, feeling like you’re getting better and then suddenly headed straight for the bottom again. It’s too bad there isn’t a “mood stabilizer” that would stop people from taking or wanting the drugs or repeatedly doing stupid shit.
You’re right about cherishing the good times we are able to have, because sometimes that’s as good as it gets. *hugs*
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the poem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m glad you guys are looking into drug court. They might have an option where they give her community service, drug testing, etc, for a period of time (usually 6 months) on probation. Once she makes it through that time, they actually drop the charges and nothing goes on her record. I can’t remember the name of this, but I went through it once. Jail vs. probation doesn’t make any difference if she’s formally convicted. The outcome won’t be on her record (for purposes of jobs, rent, etc.), just the conviction. So, if she wants jail, it CAN be “easier”, but that’s really not the point. She should take the long road (aka “probation”) and learn to live within legal boundaries.
very pretty picture of you; i’m jealous of your complexion!
I hope drug court is a good option for your sister and she gets probation over jail.
I understand completely when you said she was on better behavior because you were paying…my brother is like that, too.
@pretendprincess - You’re so right – she needs to live between the legal boundaries. I had to learn it and so does she.
@teefahknee - That sucks. I mean, it’s nice not having the fighting, but in a way it seems fakenice.
I love the poem!!!