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on Missing The Seasons Of Hell by dave ochs, on April 11
Makes me think
This wonderful work reminds me so much of my father-in-law. An academic who upon retirement had dreams of sitting in that elusive coffee shop only to find that retirement has more than its share of daily chores that don't involve sitting in a cafe surrounded by quiet, beautiful people. We never are quite content with what we have, are we? Looking back at what we now perceive as the "salad days" it can be difficult to remember the troubles, yearnings, and trials from that time period.
Your cockroaches are reminiscent of my "salad" grad school days where I was between husbands, living with my brother and a roommate in a dilapidated country house with a single propane heater. We had no tv reception, drank a lot, fought continuously, and had a problem with scorpions in the house. Ah to be back there again!
Fantastic writing, Dave. I hope you get a chance to go out for that coffee soon.
Heidi
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So nice!
First off, I have to say that I would love to go to your carnival. The closest we have here in Maine are the agricultural fairs and while we can get the cotton candy, games and rides the more adult endeavours are prominently absent. Oh to have a martini and then ride "the abominable snowman" or the "zipper"...I can feel that corndog coming back up as we speak.This is truly one of the most heartfelt love poems that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. So many honest attempts end up getting glossed over by the usual rhetoric and misty-eyed heart yearnings. This one gives me something to bite into.
Congrats on your anniversary. Keep up the great writing!
Heidi