Forever Paisley

My current location, St. John, USVI.  Thousands of miles away from my home. My dog. My job. The expectations. The stress.  Here I sit, thousands of miles from Denver, yet somehow … I can’t relax.  It’s been another tragic week in the world.  Bombs. Rape. Natural disasters. Religious conflict. Political turmoil.  The murmurs in the streets.  The images on the screens.  It’s easy to get lost.

In my hand rests a fruity cocktail, concocted by Poppa D.  My skin, leather with hints of crimson. The waves, crashing below me.  My company, supportive and loving. Here I sit. In this environment, you’d think that it’d be easy to check out. Relax. Escape. You would think, yet my mind continues to move … as fast as the island rum.

It’s been another tragic week in the world.  Wherever you are, I hope you are safe.  I hope you are able to see through the walls and remember what’s good.  I hope you know that there is still a lot of love in the world.  I hope you know that it will be okay.

Day 10,411. Sending love to the mainland.

Cherrettie