Sharing with you things that are on my mind...Maybe yours too. Come back to Wrights Lane for a visit anytime! And, by all means, let's hear from you by leaving a comment at the end of any post. THE MOTIVATION: I firmly believe that if I have felt, experienced or questioned something in life, then surely others must have too. That's what this blog is all about -- hopefully relating in some meaningful way -- sharing, if you will, on subjects of an inspirational and human interest nature. Nostalgia will frequently find its way into some of the items...And lots of food for thought. A work in progress, to be sure.

21 August, 2022

ONE LAST THOUGHT: ODE TO A SQUARE PEG

Long ago I learned to accept that from birth I have been a living-breathing misfit of sorts. A square peg never fitting into life's round holes, as hard as I may have tried to twist, turn and force with awkward contorts.

In the aftermath of rejection and dismissal I have learned, however, to be fit enough for myself. To be able, as the days go by, to always look myself straight in the eye. Taking ownership of traits and foibles reaching well up to the sky.

In truth, while unavoidable at times, I never wanted to stand with the setting sun and hate myself for the things I'd done.

Or to think negatively of the odd impulse to round off those (square) edges of birth, resulting in lesser versions of me struggling to fit in where there was little worth.

Still sadly, all too often for my sake, I'm reminded of the times when my perceived best was not good enough, leaving me paddling helplessly against an imposing wake.

I've not wanted to keep on a closet shelf a lot of the secrets about myself, likewise avoiding involvement in sham. To this day wanting to go out with my head held erect, deserving of others' respect for the person I really am.

I can never hide myself and from me; I see what others may never see; I know what others may never know...but at no time can I fool the kind of guy I've come to be.  

So now, in your Grace dear God, allow me finally one elusive fit. That of belonging in what's left of this round hole I recognize as life itself and it's every bit. 

O how wonderful it would be to experience just once the inside engagement of communion as a whole instead of so often viewing it from the limitations of an outside knothole.

I readily acknowledge that mine is simply to do or die; still in the process it gets rather heavy carrying it all in the baggage of one me, myself and I. 

07 August, 2022

DON'T BE A STRANGER

ATTENTION READER: Even though I no longer actively contribute to this site, I do regularly check in on it just to monitor visitor frequency and on-going interest in subject matter, all of which continues to be exceedingly gratifying.

Because of regretful on line social media communications failure in recent months I have lost personal contact with many friends. All the more reason for me to invite everyone to say hello or pass on a comment when they drop in to Wrights Lane.  You may also connect with me via email at wrightwords@eastlink.ca

It would be good to hear from you!