The Adventure

Often in life we wander through the moments in life and then later learn to appreciate that season.

Life is a series of moments to me.

Life has been a source of 

Inspiration.

During the growing stages of my life

in the beginning when the heater

was cozy and the beds were covered in

red bedspreads,

the carpet was fuzzy and warm and red.

The curtains were red and velvet.

The world was safe and cozy.

My parents in the next room 

awaiting the next day.

My sister in her bed

excited about school.

My brother plotting his next revenge on me.

The dog outside resting beside the door

ever faithful and promising more adventure 

in the morning.

The baseball field down the block

full of hidden promises

waiting to be used

by all in the neighborhood.

All was safe back then.

Life was a joy

A complete ideal childhood

followed by my mother

after me to help with house chores

Feeling like a slave

when my father wanted us to pick his white hairs out of his head

as he took a nap.

Knowing I was a slave when I had to iron

endless shirts for him

The smell of the fresh starch as it ironed

out the wrinkles from the air drying it had received.

The home was safety 

and all was well for many hours

many days

Endless adventure

traveling to different cities 

Endless sun

Listening to music while we went

to chop cotton

in the hot sun.

Those were the seasons to appreciate.

Free from all real problems.

The rush to grow up hit and

now its been 30 years since I was

at home.

The smell of medicine or herbs

are in the air when I visit.

The smells of my father being

cured from home.

The sacrifice of a mother 

who is the main caregiver

The one who gives her all

to make sure her husband 

will not fall.

The seasons have changed 

and the times have moved on.

Its almost time to say Goodbye to

another person in my life.

As it becomes closer

I learn to appreciate every second

I have with my beautiful and

peaceful parents.

It has been an adventure

to journey through life

with them by my side

their strength and peace

Always inside me.

Reviews

[Michael Mendez]

Nice work. Love the Characteristics you gave to everything. Only thing I would change maybe is the repetitiveness of the word red in the beginning. Very good read nonetheless.

[Leticia Z]

Thank you....I will definitely search for more words!
It has been such a process. I start it...read it, go back,
change it, read it, go back....change it.
It is an amazing experience.

[Michael Mendez]

I think you did great. I'll be sure to check more of your stuff out.