I've Been Writing In Notebooks

I Can't Go Back. The Past Won't Go Away In This Family.

There’s No Use Saying Anything In The Schoolyard Because There’s Always Someone With An Answer And There’s Nothing You Can Do But Punch Them In The Nose And If You Were To Punch Everyone Who Has An Answer You’d Be Punching Morning Noon And Night.

I Appealed To My Mother. I Told Her It Wasn't Fair The Way The Whole Family Was Invading My Dreams And She Said, Arrah, For The Love O' God, Drink Your Tea And Go To School And Stop Tormenting Us With Your Dreams.

When I Act Tough They Listen Politely Till The Spasm Passes. They Know.

You Feel A Sense Of Urgency, Especially At My Advanced Age, When You're Staring Into The Grave.