Bonnie Paints a Picture of Loving.
With John Lee Hooker
Posts
Drums Got to Him
See the movie, The Visitor. Story of an illegal alien. How his happy life unravels. And an unlikely friendship forged. Features solid actor Richard Jenkins. College professor. Widowed four years ago. Burned out, pretty much. Two different posts Two different lecture halls. Two different apartments. Comes to discover That squatters are housed in one. Both brown skinned. Victims of shady realtor’s work. But Professor cannot just boot them out. Friendships develop Fresh air of sorts for the lonely Elder. The young woman is Hopelessly in love. And the young man Gets Prof. pounding On a djembe with Rhythmic Buddies in the Park In the Subway At Home, happily. Before trouble comes From Homeland Security.
The Road’s My Middle Name (catch the harmonica)
The Road The schedule The fatigue The motels and halls Blurred smiles of listeners. Appearance touch ups The aches and pains The solace of the drugs. Seemingly. Awhirl with crazy “monkey friend” But rescue did arrive. Friends Self loathing Quiet hours. Prayer, and God stepped in. The Mess had fueled the Blues. Oh yeah, a currency Showing up No other way. Ask Bonnie’s pal, John Lee Hooker.
