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12 street roots May 13, 2011 Mother’s Day by J Thiemeyer Whatever that self has been or remains. t . — A rendered-down pair of something that has survived. Minor circumstantial stuff might differ, but it is just th a t Just minor stuff. Geographic, momentary, a recognizable accumulation, of faces and settings gathered under the tent, in an abandoned container, or in the bam out Key Road- like those old gone hoboes living out their last days at the Atlanta Prison Farm, chewing their gums and swapping their stories. You look deep in their eyes, set deep in the wrinkles, and you know they’ve seen something, and only they know what it is. And what I remember which brought this larger memory to.mind, was standing on the forward Up of the flat-bottom ferry, as it trudged slowly across the James River, and spitting into the water and watching it slide slowly behind, like a figure on an urn, like a contrary fish belly-up on the surface, as Raymond the Gunsmith sat in lotus on top of the van driving me home to Virginia for Mother’s Day, by accident Haiku Kung-Fu 1 1971 by Elida H. Marsh So long... Love in always given and Mostly hate returned. While people standing all around you yell “Will you ever learn?” They say “you must stay positive and hold your head up high.” They’ll act as if they care So long as they don’t hear jthe cries. “Always tell the truth, unless their happiness is in your lies.” I say act or speak on what you feel, So long as that’s where your happiness lies. Even if you don’t want me there Through the days and nights; No matter when or where you are, I’ll be there to help you through Fears, anger, or cries. Whenever you are ready, just tell me How you feel and know that no matter What you say, what I’ve said to you Remains the same and I will always stall Be .peal. by Terris H. Street Roots helps me to, Keep my dignity, head high. - Thank you for reading. I chose to advertise in Street Roots because I know its readers believe in helping people who are trying to help themselves. I’ve spent a number of years abusing meth and alcohol. Jason Breedlove I’ve Spent half of the last 17 years clean/sober and most of It was spent inside a correctional facility In Iowa. I’ve written a book about my experiences. “1065131 ” by Jason Breedlove is available at Powell’s, Reading Frenzy and on Kindle. LOOKING FOR A N AFFORDABLE PLACE TO RENT? Your online housing search just g o t easier. LI Thousands o f listings • Free service Includes special needs housing l S j EQUAL HOUSING Call 2-1-1 o r 503-802-8562 OPPORTUNITY I love you and I always will, Fuck what others say, Are they ever there for us When we need somebody anyways? M other N ature ’ s E arth F riendly B aby P roducts Large selection Of cloth diapers & wraps, natural baby & mama care products, baby slings & carriers, organic cotton baby clothes, wooden toys, personal service 2627 S E C linton S t . 503-230-7077
