That last line shook me... I literally gasped, Ed. Suddenly, my head swirled and churned at the directions that one little poetic line my thinking could go in at once. For some, being alone too much can render them silent, preoccupied with the mundane and feelings of lonliness... it seems to have lit a bon fire in you... a poetic blaze of ideas and amazing produndity. Of course, with Ruffie, you're never really alone... so I conclude that his presence, his company, is an inspiration few of us understand. Great stuff, these last many pieces, my friend. katy xox. (do you play Euchre? hehe)

Yes I think so Ed!!

A deck of old cards...worned out by the hand of time!!

Love Tinka

seems that way Ed, life surely seems like a board game to me too. Too much of this and too much of that, watchout or your behind will pay. Hey at least Jeffery Dominer? is dead, you don't have to worry about him eating you. hehe. good write of wonder. G