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Friday, June 19, 2026

War

War

A young woman hits me
With her car
Or did I throw myself
Upon it
Later I'm invited to a party
She sits at my table
Her glass of wine
Sits in front of her
I say I'd join her
With my own glass
But I can't drink alcohol
It's been 13 years
Since my last drink I say
It's strange how uncomfortable 
That makes me
This is not a meeting
Where I confess my sins
Or even wish to sin with her
As I scan the room for friendlies
In the flames of battle

Barry G. Wick

Monday, June 1, 2026

The Return

The Return

Sometimes it's just a picture
An image of family
But this morning
It was the name of a city
That shook memories and images
Uncomfortable moments
From years ago
Not unlike my whole life
Unpleasant uncomfortable
Wrong actions stupid decisions
This is the evil of old age
When a trigger presents itself
On a gun filled with echoes
That sends bullets through
A past dislodging the unpleasant
Reasons that cannot be understood
Why doesn't end the answers
That leads to more questions
And more
And more


Barry G. Wick