Or so I was recently told. In my mind, I've seen myself as a wedge of sorts, but never the glue that holds things together. Huh.
Barring the fact that I didn't get to leave on time (not my fault, for once) and sleep was not much more than an idle daydream, it was a wonderful trip. Spending time with my family was great (if you exclude my 'nephew's' flog-slaying fest) and being back on the lake shore provided such a comfortable feeling. I am not meant to live in a land locked area. Rivers don't count although there are three of them here.
For anyone that spends time near the shore, you know that being on the waters edge is like standing at the edge of the world. It's everything and nothing all at the same time. And I connect to it.
What's the going rate on life vs. love?
What's the going rate on heaven up above?
I feed on the plans that I've made up to now
What's the going rate on accountability?
What's the going rate on you vs. me?
I'm far from the walls and the trust that keep me here
I'm stuck in the mud, it's stuck in my mind
How we're running out of time
Bent out of shape but I'm on the up & up
Pulled out my roots, yes I have
Wasted so much on everything but this
It's my fix, it's my fix, it's my fix
What's the going rate on making this thing right?
What's the going rate on staying out all night?
It's hard to believe in the things I trust the most
There's so many signs, how many ways
Can I deceive my yesterday
Bent out of shape but I'm on the up & up
Pulled out my roots, yes I have
Wasted so much on everything but this
It's my fix, it's my fix, it's my fix
Can you be bigger than this?
Can you be stronger than this?
We're counting on you
Everything's waiting on you
Everything's focused on you
To do what you should do
Bent out of shape but I'm on the up & up
Pulled out my roots, yes I have
Wasted so much on everything but this
It's my fix, it's my fix, it's my fix
{The Going Rate (My Fix) - Thornley}
12 comments:
When I'm near water, I usually just want to jump in, regardless of the consequences...
Being on the brink of a lake or the sea replenishes my soul.
You're right - rivers don't count.
What would a pirate girl be without her "sea legs"... even if she found them on the shore of a lake?
Glad to hear you had a good time with the fmily.
I'm glad you had such a nice time - sometimes it's nice to just get away and kind of regroup - if you can!
I'm afraid I'm too far gone to regroup hehehe
: )
Anne - Just don't jump in where Steve Irwin did!
Terri - Rivers are nice, but that's where it ends for me. I need something bigger - you understand what I mean. =)
Chitster - Righto! What kind of pirate would I be with no sea legs?! Maybe that's been my problem the whole time I've been here! ;)
Kitty - Lol, even the most unhinged of us can regroup, even if only a little!
Alex - Hey you! ;)
I prefer the sea to it calms me to. glad you had time to relax and we all know you needed that
glad you had a fun time - families can be, well you know.
I am not meant to live in a land locked area - you and jenn alike - me i was born in a land locked state and only saw the ocean the first time when i was 12 years (that i remember).
there is something about it though. it's captivating. i always get this urge to walk toward the ocean and when i reach it, just keep going - walkin on water you know?
being on the waters edge is like standing at the edge of the world. It's everything and nothing all at the same time.
Such a beautiful description. I can feel it.
Whatalotoffun - It is calming, isn't it? The time away was very enjoyable. It went quickly, but you're right, I really needed it.
Mysfit - Oh yeah, families are, well, you know - like you said. I remember the first pic of Jenn that I ever saw was of her at the beach; I'm guessing there's a chance you may have even taken it. I do know what you mean about walking up to the water and getting that feeling. Sometimes you feel infallible, other times it's humbling, but always a special experience.
Jason - I'm happy to know that you could connect to that in some way. There's just something about being right there on the edge like being a part of two different worlds at the same time. I am certain it is something I will never tire of.
Congratulations, Her Stickiness.
Jay - Ah, finally - a royal title!
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