Poems – Todd's Place

I’m on Substack

I’m writing most of my prose and poetry on Substack now. The URL to my site, HeartSage, is here: https://open.substack.com/pub/heartsage101. I would love it if you would subscribe! I’ll still keep this site going as an archive or for announcements. Thank you for being a subscriber to Todd’s Place!

Lane’s Last Year

I was reviewing some old Facebook posts in preparation for the story I’m writing about Lane. The following passages are taken directly from these posts and will give you an insight into Lane’s evolving state of mind and body. 11/26/2009Lane: Today (Thanksgiving) I am thankful for still singing and playing music, improved health, almost 8Continue reading “Lane’s Last Year”

Delirious

San Francisco | President’s Day 2018 I arrive at The Mint Karaoke Lounge around 2:30 P.M. to meet up with my sister. I haven’t seen her in years and this will be a special treat. The bar isn’t open yet, so I decide to take some pictures of the nearby buildings and landmarks from uniqueContinue reading “Delirious”

Love 101

December 2017 I’ve been meditating regularly for the past few months. It helps calm the mind and energize the body. I don’t know WHY it works — it just DOES. Most of my meditations have been of the “guided” variety, where a recorded voice presents a series of images, suggestions, and guidelines to enable theContinue reading “Love 101”