Ralphie's Ramblings

Thoughts for Today I find myself sitting here today, my mind a whirlwind of thoughts. For some inexplicable reason, my thoughts keep drifting from one topic to another. One moment, I’m reminiscing about my childhood, and the next, I’m transported back to the 80s. Suddenly, I’m drawn into a contemplation of aging and my place in life. Then, I’m struck by a sudden urge to think about music. I have no clue why my mind is so restless, so I decided to explore it through writing. Perhaps it will settle into a coherent thought, or perhaps it will only confuse me further. Let’s see how it unfolds. I find myself alone 75 percent of the time, and I believe this contributes to my mind’s tendency to wander. When you’re not interacting with others directly, you need to find ways to express yourself and keep your mind sharp. As someone who’s not a big TV fan, I find my stimulation in music. Music has a remarkable ability to evoke a wide range of thoughts and memories. I’ve mentioned before how my me...

 Your Green Eyes, My Forever Your green eyes haunt me—gentle flame, A quiet spark that knows my name. They catch me when I try to stray, And kiss the fears I hide away.  In every glance, the world slows down, The chaos folds, the noise unwound. They hold the calm of summer rain, And whisper love without refrain.  I see them not in haunted dreams, But in the stars’ forgiving beams— Not specters, no, but something true: A silent vow from me to you.