Dante

 I've recently started reading Dante's Inferno. He has entered that strange wood and has seen the glorious peak of the mountain. He desires to climb the mountain but the formidable leopard and lion won't allow it.  It takes the intervention of Virgil to start Dante on his journey.  

Grace to guide me in the strange wood. Humility to know that I need Grace.  Obedience to follow.  Love and hope to motivate.

plants

The long slow walk to

weeds needing uprooting but I cant wait

for plants to grow strong

Compliments

The confident say thank you

those who refuse to own the responsibility

of living largely look away

Almost there

Am I safe for now

of letting go falling falling its over

just a tour bus sight?

Sevenling At the gospel gathering

At the gospel gathering

of women with skinned hair,

scrubbed faces, and guarded eyes.

The prodigal felt

Gods weighted stare,

fisted right hand,

and strangling arms

A skirt would have done miracles

Sevenling The effective resume

The effective resume includes

a summary,

dates worked,

and education achieved.

But what they don't want

are gaps,

inconsistencies,

and no alibis

As if you've murdered time.

Unemployment benefits - RIP

Well, its official. My unemployment benefits have expired. RIP - I'll miss your weekly visits. In its place, I have the opportunity to see what I can do without - to reduce monthly bills further, to sell whatever I can, and to harass temp agencies as much as possible.

I am now earning less than when I was working at K-Mart while a junior in high school. People are beginning to give us food and to make hints about ditch digging as a possible employment move (sorry - they won't hire me - I'm overqualified).

Time to call 211 and see what my options are. Maybe it will be the first time I've had to use Food stamps.