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Ness
Some musings while sitting in the dark, facing into the light. Pondering whether there is really any difference between the two, as I reflect on the poignant juxtaposition of that hole in my heart and the lightness and joy in precious moments. Life has a way of...
Drowning
Dark days over time become more like ordinary days, simply with dark moments. The shock and awe of the worst of them do give way over time to something different, but still, sometimes... Sometimes I feel this hole insideFrom where a wellspring of joyOnce overflowed...
I Want to See You
As a not very expert practitioner of lucid dreaming, I've had more failures than successes. None has been more difficult than the one I'm going through now. When I can't sleep, my mind spins. And when I can, it spins with the same wish, over and over and over. As...
Ladybug Tattoos
On Presidents's day, we (the Markleys and our dear friend Kristin B) had appointments at Black Diamond in Venice to get tattoos dedicated to Jax. The entire experience was new to most of us, but it was about as smooth and pleasant as you could imagine. And the results...
Valentine’s Day
This week we observed our first Valentine's Day without Jax. Normally, it's one of those days that come and go with tokens of affection and joy for those closest to us. No big deal in the Markley house. We know how we feel and have never had any trouble expressing it...
The Wisdom of Animals
Jaxy loved animals. All animals, large or small, young or old, healthy or unwell. And they loved Jax too. This is a poem that draws from a few of Jax's personal stories with animals, shaped by the ancient poetic form of dactylic hexameter. It's unusual in form and...