A collaboration with Victor Garcia, published in Collaborature
We hadn’t realized how important life was until we were all doomed to accept unmitigated, exhausting change. The stroke of every clock sounded, and we ignored them–content to wade in our sullied waters until the next defeat. And now . . . we wallow in a sea of mesmerizing tears, unable to fetch the happiness we prayed for four years ago. How odd–the way life jokes around and pulls its highest card when we believe we’ve won at a game of spades.
Sorrow flows from hearts
Life’s unfailing trials spin us
Another hand’s dealt
Thank you to the indomitable Melissa Lemay for hosting our work in Collaborature, and to my homie and long-time artist friend, Victor Garcia, for his gifts.
A Cornered Gurl 
Another gem. How very very cool.
Melissa is amazing. So much!
And so are you, li’l Sista! Keep going. Amazing work.
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Thank you! 🙏🏾🩵
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trE, your line “we wallow in a sea of mesmerizing tears” is both vivid and resigned, like grief dressed in poetry. I feel the weight of this haibun’s emotional arc, where fate deals the cards and we’re forced to keep playing…
Much love,
David
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David, Peace. Thank you for reading and responding, too. 🙏🏾🩵
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yes, you cut to the quick on this one; great graphic —
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Thank you kindly.
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Nailed it! 💯💯💯
I have to admit, there have been moments in the last six months when I wanted to fight EVERYBODY, but I refuse to allow these hateful inbred neanderthals to steal the joy I’ve worked so hard for so I focus on staying chill… and finding reasons to smile and laugh every day.
For instance, my daughter informed me that my second grandchild will arrive shortly after grandchild #1 turns 3 in December – WOOT! Grandma party time! 😁😁
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“For instance, my daughter informed me that my second grandchild will arrive shortly after grandchild #1 turns 3 in December.” Yaassss! This is awesome news! Congratulations! And yes, try not to let them steal your joy. There’s so much more to life than allowing them the upper hand. You’ve got this! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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Thanks for sharing this, trE!🫶🏻
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Of course, ma’am! Thank you again, and you’re welcome!
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👏👏👏
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Wonderful collaboration.
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Thank you!
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