jarmstrong719

[jarmstrong719]

Time's Up!

And here we are.  Nobody saw it coming; I’m no exception.  But knowing this time would come, I lived plenty and experienced life’s most exquisite moments in the company of my loved ones and favorite peeps while being true to myself and my dear guiding principles.  A family man by choice and design.

See, I never expected to live forever, so I lived every moment to the fullest, knowing each day could be my last.  I enjoyed the simple things the most and avoided drama and chaos at all costs.  I made the best out of every human relationship I cherished.  I wasn’t always perfect or complacent, but kind and helpful in every situation.  And in giving myself to the needs of others, I found comfort and confirmation of purpose.

Learning early on that we’re living on borrowed time helped me keep my aspirations in check while making my every move count toward the bigger picture.  Although I lost faith in humanity and resented every human flaw imaginable, I managed to stay clear of hate, turn my feelings around to offset the world around me, and become a helper and a joker of some sort.

Lonely and private crab at heart, Cancer I am, made room for clarity and understanding.  I delighted in solitude and made my biggest contributions to mankind in a spiritual realm of equality, acceptance, and humanity.  This is my secret to a cool, calm, and collected existence while it lasts. Always seeking shelter in nature and soothing comfort in the ocean.

To my loved ones, I gave my all.  To my peers, the same.  In every bad situation, I took the high road.  In every crisis, I gave it my undivided attention.  To uncertainty, I smiled and accepted the challenges without hesitation. I gave my best effort to the many unpleasant surprises and turned the other cheek. These actions set me free and cleared my conscience of any wrongdoing.  Total freedom, as I understand it.

Remember me as you will.  My authenticity could not be denied, whether it was a good or a bad memory of me. If I loved you, know that I would have given my life for you.  If not my favorite human, I left you alone and respected what you put out.  Always happy, always joyous, and always simple.  This is what I leave you with.  May our time together inspire you to become a better and greater human being. More importantly, I wish you the best this life has to offer before time runs out for you, too.

[jarmstrong719]

A Fleeting Glimpse

 Scrolling one lazy day through a sea of social media havoc,

I found myself astounded by an image, a name, and a face.

The type that captivates your soul and takes your breath away,

but if you dare try get any closer or touch will run away and break.

 So here we are all in and vested in this suddenly magnificent aura

of this entrepreneurial savvy woman of artistic talents and a noble heart,

who, like many, has been burnt and scarred before by a bad actor of man,

ruining any chance for future knights of attempting conquering her heart.

 Meanwhile, I ponder so many questions while floating in time and space,

while weighing my options with myself at home and what to do next.

This is where music comes in handy, so I play guitar for days without end,

hoping to catch again a fleeting glimpse of these ephemeral goddess of Dade.