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September 13

for Patrick

Lost

In darkness I ponder the shedding of tears

And deal with the demons of the past years.

Hoping the dawn will bring something new

Besides the pain of missing you.

The days, and eternity, the nights the same.

Your ghost whispers that I am to blame.

I cover my ears and close my eyes

But you’re always there deep inside.

I cry and plead, ‘Leave me alone’.

A persistent memory keeps me undone.

You have my heart, you have my life.

I have naught but my pain and strife.

When you lay next to him, do you see me?

Do you feel my soft touch the way it should be?

Does he say sweet things the way I did?

These feelings inside just can’t be hid.

I’ve lost your touch, your smile, your eyes.

I’ve lost the rainbow and all my blue skies.

I’ve lost the voice that once was so kind.

The only thing you’ve lost is your God damn mind.

The one thing I'm trying to say here is, when you pull the cork, you pull the trigger and you load the gun one bottle at a time. No matter how hard you try to drink it away, she's gonna be waiting at the bottom. Don't kill yourself over something you can't change. Plus, if you keep it up, I'm gonna have to come out there and kick yer little four-eyed ass.

 

September 11

this day

This day lives in the memory of millions. As Alan Jackson sang, "Where were you when the world stopped turnin' on that September day?" I do remember where I was and it saddens me even more that I saw it unfold on television, and didn't give a damn that hundreds of men and women were losing their lives. I was still in a daze and hurting because of my wife leaving me 4 months before. As far as I could tell, I had no life right then and just could not focus on the tragic events of that day. Everyone had a tough time believing what was taking place and "this can't be happening" fell out of our mouths that were agape in shock and disbelief. So every time I hear that song, a feeling of shame comes over me because I do remember. 
September 04

apology

So this is to say I'm sorry for not keeping up with this thing and I think it only pertains to my Califonia based semi-fan club. At some point in my life, I would really like to meet all of you. I have heard many stories and seen photos and even learned that I have an Oriental evil twin that walks among you. You are a part of my life. Kind of a package deal knowing Kate. I have shared my poems, stories, pictures and thoughts. There is a literary bridge that spans half the country, from your home to mine. I doubt if there will be any life changing revelations posted here. What I have posted were thoughts and feelings I had when I was put up for adoption at the tender age of 46. It was all I had at the time, to get things out in the open and deal with the hurt. Thanks to all of you, I'm not nearly as bad off. This week, being on call, has been hectic to say the least. I did get some rest Friday when Adam took call for the night. But that was the day I spent $1000 on a washer and dryer for Lyn and installed them. Call me stupid, but with 2 girls, 11 and 9, and a baby on the way, the set she had was 20 years old and had to keep the dryer door shut by wedging a stool against the wall, well...the pipes for the bike can wait. Anyway, take care and I'll try to keep up.
 
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