My roots are firm into this ground. Over the years they have been exposed from harsh weather, but they are still planted holding me strong.
But I’m still standing strong…
It’s warmer now. The air thickens and the rain drops are bigger.
My branches are starting […]
It is late, morning is closer than evening. Sleep has avoided me once more. I wander the house in slippers and robe. My mind chewing on last night’s party talk. I walk to your room, pull the chain of a small green banker’s lamp. A warm light fills the corner where you are resting. You are as […]
Hi, my name is Tom Pickering – some call me ‘Tommy’ but I don’t like it. I live in Iowa City with my Mom and my Grandma and Grandpa Phend. My Mom says she’s going to get a divorce from my Dad, but she hasn’t […]