The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor

............................................ ............................................ A blog devoted to the ramblings of a small town, middle aged college professor as he experiences life and all its strange variances.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Button Hole

Harsh winds from mind's thoughts,

vibrate through you to create a weapon,

a piercing arrow aimed at my soul.

 

The past memories are gone,

their cherished beauty shredded

by the pain of present day.

 

All that was, is now gone.

I mourn for what was,

or... what appeared to be,

as I try to see a tomorrow.





18 Comments:

Blogger Pat M. said...

scholar and teacher
holding hopes for tomorrow
knows pain is fleeting

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Pat M. said...

chrysalis in pain
endures; it soon will be a
joyous butterfly

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Pat M. said...

briar and burley
warm glow of friendly embers
joy is close at hand

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Pat M. said...

Enough of the haiku! Professor, you are a sensitive soul in a coarse world. You have the wisdom and the strength not only to endure, but to emerge from the present distress with renewed joy and purpose. Don't let the jerks get to you!

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Margaret said...

Beautifully expressed but full of pain. Try to hold on to those memories and not let them be shredded by the current situation.

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Anvilcloud said...

Oh dear. You are in torment of the soul. You've had too many hard times lately.

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger Forsythia said...

Sorry that you are in so much pain now.

Thursday, 14 October, 2021  
Blogger GaP said...

Hold onto yourself, Professor. You have too much heart for this Purgatory of a world...

Friday, 15 October, 2021  
Blogger Ol'Buzzard said...

The past is gone. The present is all we have.
the Ol'Buzzard

Friday, 15 October, 2021  
Blogger Pam J. said...

The Ol'Buzzard is right.

Friday, 15 October, 2021  
Blogger Liz Hinds said...

So poignant. Life can be tough.

Saturday, 16 October, 2021  
Blogger GaP said...

Just checking in, Professor...Hope you're okay...

Thursday, 21 October, 2021  
Blogger Liz Hinds said...

Are you okay, Professor? We're missing you.

Sunday, 24 October, 2021  
Blogger E. Rosewater said...

the summer went by too quickly. think about how great it's gonna be in the spring when the leaves begin to sprout on your favorite tree.

Sunday, 24 October, 2021  
Blogger GaP said...

Hey, Professor...Just checking in. You are missed...

Tuesday, 26 October, 2021  
Blogger Pat M. said...

Professor, I hope you have been able to use the last two weeks as a time of reflection and recalibration as you gird your loins for the joys and challenges ahead. Be well, and please do write at least a little something here when time permits.

Thursday, 28 October, 2021  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hope you're doing well, Professor, and using the last couple of weeks to recharge and recalibrate. Take care of yourself!

Thursday, 28 October, 2021  
Blogger Pat M. said...

Oh, Professor! I thought the blog was no longer taking comments, but I just saw that you've wisely and sensibly and understandably restored comment moderation.

With whatever you're going through, I appreciate that this blog must be a source of contention among those trying to make claims on your attention. So you probably don't want your family and close friends to see that you still have "Internet friends" who are rooting for you and wishing you the best. I just hope you're holding up well to the pressure, and that you don't lose sight of the fact that you are appreciated by the audience of your blog. I'm sure there are many who, like me, are looking forward to your commenting again on your blog... but who understand that you may need to "lay low" online for some time. My best to you, sir!

Friday, 29 October, 2021  

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