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Tonight was important.  I learned a lot about my friends, myself, my beliefs, and how it all ties together.  And it ended with a friend of mine, one whom I haven’t spoken to in a long time, spilling her guts to me about her fucked up life, desperate for an ear to listen and a few pieces of non-judgmental advice.  I did what I could, and I think the situation has a happy ending.  I also realized through that conversation that when we die it turns out life was just one big Hallmark card commercial.  And Jesus is an awkward home-schooled kid.  That’s about it for my revelations.

I wrote this poem tonight for my creative writing class.  It’s in the style of a ghazal.  Hope you enjoy’t.

"Iustitia et Fidelitas usque ad Mortem"
Who are You, so swift and true — even unto Death?
A sword and shield, sworn to protect — even unto Death.

I swear I saw the fire fall — in sickness and in health.
A stitch in time saves rarely nine — even unto Death.

A wooden T upon a hill — an X to mine eyes ‘pears
Then catches fire yet protects all — even unto Death.

Hammer and nail to chisel stone — and bind us all in cleft.
Paradox proves fidelity — even unto Death.

So blind I fell from selfish horse — and drew refreshing breath
When once I heard a Just Man’s call — even beyond His Death.

Well, well, well.  Look who’s back.  It’s been a long time since I’ve posted so I figured I’d at least offer something.  First off, some news.  I’ve got a new band.  We’re called Sing Louder! (the exclamation point is part of the band name).  Other than that, I recorded a rough cut of our first song, "Taken", with music by me and lyrics by my bass player, Joe.  Download it here.  Keep it tight, homies.

I’m back, and all I have to offer my two readers is the following.  It’s a future song, inspired by tonight’s events.  Enjoy.

"tearfully whispering"
on this stale summer night
i can hear you across the fields
miles away
tearfully whispering
i love you
darling
i love you

i come running
till my lungs burn
and my feet bleed
there you are
kneeling over a photo
tearfully whispering
i love you
darling
i love you

tap you on the shoulder
your watery eyes meet mine
and i see
that it’s not my picture
you’re crying for
but you just go on
tearfully whispering
i love you
darling
i love you

i swear i do

As promised, I’ve made a song out of "Laundry Day".  You can download it here.  Check a couple posts down for the lyrics.  Also, a few comments would be nice ;).

It’s just one of those nights.  Highs and lows.  This is the result:

"Faith"
I’d like to serve you,
But it’s just a little inconvenient right now
Could I have a few more days
Or years
To keep it all for myself?

I hear you like honesty,
So I’ll tell you the truth
I have never seen you
And sometimes I don’t even believe
You’re there

I know I cannot serve two masters
I know you’re more important than me
Even more important than her
But how, without the physical,
Am I supposed to love you that much?

I don’t believe the words of men
And you have never spoken to me
So if you’re up there, please come down
I need to see you, if only a glimpse

I’m old before my time, I know
And wise beyond my years
I’m way too smart for my own good
And humility has never been my strong suit
But here I am
Take me or leave me

I’d promise to try harder next time
But isn’t that what everyone says?

I’m told you’ll love me no matter what
And I mostly believe it’s true
But it would certainly be nice
To earn it
And to feel it

I’ve been this way my whole life
I never believed I needed you
But I’m finding that I do
I thought I knew what I was doing
But I was sorely mistaken
If I thought I could live without you

So I’m asking nicely
Doing my best not to demand
I need you
To help me be myself

And I’m sorry I’m not more faithful
I know I’m asking for a lot
But if you made me who I am
I’m sure you understand