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To my Kittypoo
To my Kittypoo, Couchieboochie, and before me, Candy. This is way overdue, but not because you haven’t been and are still missed. You slept in this cradle when you became very ill. The other cats will not and have not … Continue reading
My Maternal Grandmother
Here’s what I remember about my maternal grandmother. Her pies, she was obsessive about her beddings always being pristine but hated washing dishes and would always have a pile of dirty dishes for us to wash whenever we came to … Continue reading
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Religious Trials
My momma had us kneel and pray every night before bed. I and my sisters were carted off to a Baptist church every Sunday. I always found it extremely boring and by the time I was 5 years old had … Continue reading
Reflecting
I remember my great-grandma who was around 90 at the time and who still owned a wooden ice box though it was no longer used as such, telling me when I was a child (I was like 8) how much … Continue reading
Thirteen Years Since I’ve Last Seen You
Elijah, Gabriel and Kyle, For 13 years I have lived with anticipation of when I would again see you. Today, I at least got to see pictures of you. I’m glad you look healthy and happy. I love you very … Continue reading
Cracker Barrel
JD: What is it that you like most about Cracker Barrel? Christine: Well, Cracker Barrel, it is a family restaurant, kind of homey, kind of country-like. It has home-cooked country kind of food. I don’t think the portions are overly … Continue reading
Best Memories From Grandma’s Childhood
John: What are your best memories from childhood? Christine: My best memories are my sisters. Really. My sisters, to tell you truth. And, the older I get, the more I realize that. And my mother, ya know. I adored my … Continue reading
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Pictures of Grandma’s Pets Gabriel and Elijah Robinson, here are some pictures of Grandma’s pets. She looks forward to the day when you get a chance to meet them. Lucy and Lulu Playing Lucy gnawing on my cell phone cover; … Continue reading
A Perfect Reflection
If ever a building Represented Decisions made within, Pristine, White like lynch mobs, Marbled, With the ghosts of Jim Crow, Of race-based airs of superiority And victimization It is this one: The Lurlene Wallace Building Capitol of Montgomery
Imagine
Imagine Frozen as a statue Soul locked within Never uttering a word To those who gaze upon you Imagine Suppressing your opinion Always mute Even when asked Imagine the loneliness Imagine Trapped in stone Forever copyright 2018 Christine Robinson (slightly … Continue reading