Monthly Archives: January 2016

A Story: Part 1

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

“Hello?” Sleep weighed heavily in his voice. His vision was slowly coming into focus. The clock next to the bed taunted him. It was half past three in the morning. The phone had broke him from his restless slumber, and without … Continue reading →

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Confirmed and Reconciled

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

On January 20th I was confirmed by Bishop Coyle. No longer am I in a state of reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church; I am reconciled. Catholic. Sealed by the Holy Spirit, chrismed with the name of Saint Jude, and … Continue reading →

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Dearest Wife

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

Dearest Wife, You speak in touch. A love language capturing; drawing me closer, breaking me down, melting my cold. It is healing – freeing me of the bondage by which I have been long ensnared. But too, it carries the … Continue reading →

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Touching God

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

Hand to God, Touching and tangible. Back home This is heathenry. Unclean. Unhealthy. I’m not supposed to be here. Back home… There were a lot of things. Like hand to throat silence. Like, “If you open your mouth one more time, … Continue reading →

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What You Taught, But What I’ve Learned

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

Forgiveness is something sought; asked for. You told me it was something I had to give regardless of whether or not the offender wanted it, or believed they even needed it. It set up a system in which perpetrators could … Continue reading →

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The First Wall

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

It has been a rough morning. My body is still adjusting to a dramatic change in medication. I ache. My mind feels clouded. Replaying in my head are the words, I CAN’T DO THIS! I’m staring at the first wall. Myself. My … Continue reading →

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Into the Dark

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

The more I research the field of paranormal investigation for my book, the more I find my own personal interest the field grow. I have gone out and done EVP sessions using digital recorders and ITC software which have yielded incredible intelligent responses. … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Fire

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

She talks to God through men who take her prayers and toss them from hand to hand examining them for tones and octaves of dissent. She knows this, and perfectly picks her words to prove her loyalty; to prove her … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Need Their Stones

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

She waits before their altar With bloody hands And dirty feet; Hoping to come clean In the water They claim is for washing But drink like bourbon. Honey, You won’t find holy there. Only scorn for ashes. They don’t know … Continue reading →

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