Feel Safe

i just want to feel
safe
not from crime
or hate
i just want to feel
safe
not from war
or alarm
i just want to feel
safe
not from winter
or disease
i just want to feel
safe
from me, with you.
-Theo

inspired by my visit today at Psychotic Bunnies

Amusing Awareness

Why do you remain
There
A brush by my world
Radiating
Passion against my senses
Leaving
Me longing for more

Your voice sang today
Mournful
Lyrics of loss and hope
Ascending
Tones of fluttering union
Scattered
Eternally within my mind

Haunting.

WTF!

I just got my son's cell phone bill. He has a new girl friend. Apparently he likes to talk to her
A-L-O-T!

Can you say, "Hand over the cell phone, punk?"

I feel it is only right of me to give him a chance to learn the wonder of a land line phone for local calls. Call me old fashion, but I pay the dang bill.

--stomps off--

Just Did It

In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park rises the peak of Mont LeConte. At 6,593 ft., the mountain's peak falls just a few feet short of the highest peak in the Smokies. Access to LeConte is limited to hiking, with the closest vehicle access at 5 miles away, at the base of the Alum Cave trail.

Last Thursday, I hiked the Alum Cave trail from Hwy441 to the top of Mt. LeConte. Although I will post a few pictures at the end of this entry, I know they will only do injustice to the spectacular vistas, varied flora and pristine streams that guided me on the 2, 560 ft. ascent. Of all of the hikes I have taken in my life (and there have been quite a few) this one was the most glorious.

The magic of the smokies and the reward of arduous steps set my spirit adrift in the swirls of misty clouds and falcon painted skies. I am refreshed, cleansed, and inspired. Namaste'.

Note: The images below are large files and may not load over slow connections.


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I'm taking half the week off for some vacation. Ms. Theo and I are headed up to Mount Laconte for some real "are you tuff enough" hiking! Pictures and words to follow.

Eagles Weep

Eagles weep the dust of fury
Glory hangs in a breeze filled sky
Trumpets howl forth silence
Sightless eyes gaze on dust and bone
Paradox rains upon sweltering souls
Discordant melodies find no harmonic tone
Dreams of romantic horror in daylight come
Sleeping giants slumber on
Restrained talons long to tearFlesh and bone.
Retribution wails
Bridled shouts from viper lips
Broken tongues speechless, still

Such is this chaos, grief born questions
Here lies the doubt, fear, taking root
Anger and pain beget rage
Tearing the fabric, the destroying the shoot
Then, blasting through heart’s cage
Cries, screams and eternal rage
Why! Demands our soul
Why?

Defiant voices entreatInto this realm of despair
Touching sinew of exposed care
Lifting corpse-like remains
Our Hope stands, lifted hands
In a speechless voice the whisper comes
Gentle words rock our perilous stance
Words carefully spoken, deeply heard
Faith, Hope, Love the memory calls

Again, glorious birds find their songs
Heavy banners are lifted in a gentle breeze
The clarion call of brass sounds, proclaims
Life has come and will remain

September 12, 2001
-Theo

The Blues

Friday evening was spent indulging in some night life in Charlotte, NC. After dinner at Monticello in the historic Dunhill Hotel, we wandered over to The Double Door and enjoyed the music of John Lee Hooker, Jr. Find a sample below.

Enjoy!
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Helping Out

I have decided to do two things in response to the tragedy in the Gulf region. My employer has offered to match dollar-for-dollar any contributions made by us to the American Red Cross for Katrina assistance. Ms. Theo and I have pooled our resources and are making a sizable contribution this morning at our company meeting. I am also going to participate in a study that begins this Sunday on the book of Job. Of all of the Hebrew scriptures, Job, properly studied, demands that we struggle with the reality of suffering in the midst of a life of spiritual purpose. I believe study and understanding can go a long way to creating a positive and productive environment for human growth.