Strand

Found a strand of long black hair wondered how it had gotten there, caught in a blanket on the bed as if it were itself a thread. Pulled it out and wrapped it tight around my finger, for the night.

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Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/8/2014 4:21:00 PM

Jim, I love this heartbreaking piece which is beautiful but rather sad. I saw your note below and can only wonder about the misery this whole situation has caused. I am really sorry, my friend.

Jim Tidd
Date: 7/8/2014 4:23:00 PM

Not as sad now, of course, but it was hard then.

Jim Tidd

Date: 3/8/2014 10:11:00 AM

Ex. She just walked away. Still married, officially, but she hasn't contacted me or the boys in over five years. I wrote this originally a month or so after she left. She had black hair. Another of my melancholy efforts.

Skat A

Date: 9/5/2013 7:58:00 AM

well done James...... SKAT