The Balance Is Moving

"THE BALANCE IS MOVING" when you lose Princess Leia, George Michael, Carol Brady, R2-D2, Buddy Ryan, Muhammed Ali, Prince and many others in the same year, reflection is forced. when you lose yourself without death, reflection is an option. most never steal the opportunity. when you oddly play the old saying, "it's like riding a bike, once on you never forget," over and over again throughout the course of your life, you find one of two things: it's true or it isn't. then you get hit by a truck and land on your claws without tearing your chest and stomach apart. the driver never stopped. why would he? I was his reflection. the gods give you a pass: no broken bones. no death. at 33 my reflection was optional. on the street, with blood and pain, reflection and I, took a trip back home. I thought back to the handful of times Death gambled and bet my breath. to date, he's never won, but the bastard hasn't walked from the table yet. time to ante up again. Leia, Michael, Brady, D2, Ryan, Ali, Prince and many others are gone. the seeds of thought continue to grow. the roses of life bloom again. Death skipped his gamblers anonymous meeting and my bike still has tires with air. anyone need a ride? By: Chicano Eddie 1-10-2017