Dreams Log— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
13 Feb 85
– sound:
“Down beneath the fungus wars the world
will be a better place someday.”
– visual:
Guinea pig with a fake rabbit’s tail attached to its
nose. It thinks its God.
– What I was doing:
Watching the guinea pig, like a child, over a barrier
in the garage.
– Emotional content:
Happy and watchful.
– Feeling upon awaking:
Silly … then connections occur to me re: Walford’s
maximum lifespan theory.
gallagher
13 Feb 85
– recollections of a dream.
Archive for 1985
1985-02-13
Wednesday, February 13th, 19851985-03-07
Thursday, March 7th, 1985 The candles burn
on a weekday afternoon.
Two years since I've seen this girl
and still the same magic with her.
We talk about being lifetime friends
and that slow smile burns inside me
a smile of confirmation, love and joy.
My sister, my friend.
The years pass and it doesn't matter
if they go forwards or back.
These friendships we have
are the only enduring touchstones
as our lives sweep us all
to our demise.
The candles burn ...
a day castoff from the everyday
a lifeboat on a sea
of nonsense.
gallagher
8 mar 85
— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
1985-03-08 3/8/85
Friday, March 8th, 1985 3/8/85
1:25 p.m.
fri
Dear Dennis:
I'm enjoying the quiet solitude of your place, filled with
nostalgia. Quiet, peaceful reflections -- yesterday & today --
of our continued friendship, respect and love, as loaded a word
as it is.
( Earl just called. I hesitated picking up the phone but
thought it might be my sister. I told him you'd be to work
shortly. Hope you weren't too rushed this morning. I enjoyed
the extra time together )
Its funny, I got out of writing some time ago when I
destroyed ( or tried to ) my past. ( your poems keep my past,
memories, photos ... I love them all ) It wasn't all Tim's
fault. I wasn't too proud of the way I lived my life "then".
"Total" sacrifice to others isn't working either. So, I'll
keep plugging along striving for self-improvement, like
yourself. You're lucky to have a family that loves you so much
and permits you to be "yourself". My family loves me but, if my
growth continues to go "stunted", I'd rather be alone. Never
did I realize my strength until last year.
Our brief time together was truly precious. I've never
experienced the same kind of chemistry with anybody else. I
think it's because we are a lot alike. You were my first MAN
FRIEND.
I hope our paths cross again one day but always we'll stay
in touch.
Thank you for the wonderful dinner, our fun and
everything. I feel rested and ready to tackle my problems.
Face on, with a clear head is the best way! ( 1 week now, no
cigarettes -- no more! )!!
Good luck with your life -- career, lovers -- everything
you do. You're one of the most talented people I know, so
reach for the stars. My star will be centered and right with
myself. That's what you said about me in so many words.
Love always,
Kathy
— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —