Ric Masten's Weekly - Words and One-Liner

Living Backward

would it be easier to live life in reverse like a videotape rewinding oh, I'm sure it would take some getting used to walking backward that way things constantly flying into my hands but if I could start at the end putting death behind me at the beginning just think of that! going to sleep each night waking up a little younger mind clearing — strength returning able to thread a needle and throw a fastball again

and desire stirring like a summer breeze at first the flag barely moving then flying triumphant in the prevailing winds as the days lengthen however I realize I am trading away lived experience for adolescent energy and a full head of hair suddenly my father comes back to life and once again I take him for granted I begin to shrink until sinking to my knees I roll over in my crib and wave good-bye to my feet stripped of all identity toothless and bald again I slip back inside my mother to dissolve in the absolute darkness of never having been

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