BUY ONE

So if I am busy, would I take the time out to go shopping? Busy. Taking time to write a blog. And my mind is getting fat with possibility and expanding faster than the Universe after THE BIG BANG. Thunder and lightening in the night sky last evening, and it turned out to the big storm coming down from Mountains high above me. The sun is out and I will get busy, perhaps go shopping and do a lot a talking, trying out and eating samples, for you see it is now November, and I am getting happy and listening to Christmas Music.

And it must be the upbeat style that makes me happy here. I want so much this year, but not really for me, but for all that will come to celebrate and greet me for the first time. Am planning on stepping out, do something I have never done before. Will start with one idea, and expand it. Lucky Star. Fire in The Belly. Big Bang. And when it is said and done, this year will be different, and I am getting ready to tell you why. My blog for today: Buy One.

So I am trying to be open to any possibility that presents itself to me. Not really experimental, as my age suggests, I have done a lot and tried my luck at so many things on Life’s Road. And so when she came up to me and said. “Do you like it? If so, here is something that will appeal to you. BUY ONE, get one free.” And I almost fell over. Didn’t know what to say. Wasn’t the right time to proposition me like that, and became overwhelmed. Said the wrong thing. Got a puzzled look in return. And then became dizzy when she slapped me and I turn and walked away. Wonder what went wrong. And all I said. “How wonderful. Buy one, get one free. Does that mean you have a Twin?” Slap. Slap. Wrong question, apparently. So now that leaves me wandering around the Mall, looking for a better deal. But something like that will be hard to beat. “Buy One, get one free.”

Now I am ready to consider what is going on with me. I decided to take in everyday reality. Decided to get outside my head. Decided to wonder what in the Big Bang excited me the most? And yes, its true the universe was created so long ago, and before my birth, so it doesn’t really have anything to do with me. But since my awakening in the Mall, I have opened up my eyes. Taking a new look at all things fiery and red. Red hair has always gotten my attention, but now its much more than that. Am looking for a friend, and a companion to be with during the busiest time of the year. Out and about. Christmas lights coming on in my mind. Looking for something that excites me. Looking for you, but have lost you in the heavens, out there somewhere. Beyond me.

And something else that is beyond my comprehension is all the schemes that seem to be prevalent to get me to buy something I just don’t need or want. That’s right. A Bargain in The Market Place. Confuses me. Part of the modern world. And I am not saying it is not right or out of place in my inner or outer space of comprehension. I am a man. I want some. Love to have you back, red hair and all. And the temper, sure I will accept that, if you just come to spend Christmas with me. And that is surely, the first thing on my list to Santa. “Send her to me.” And I will do what you want me to do, if only you send her to me. And so it feels good, but makes me wonder. “What will I do to be with you, to have and hold and expand every possibility in my little world?” What is the real price I am willing to pay?

Will I let the lady persuade me. Buy One, get one free. Or give me more frequent flyer miles because I run up a big bill on my credit card. Coupons and getting a freebie in my shopping bag. But how does this help me. There is only one you. There is only one me. How can we equate ourselves to a market place and the phenomenon of bargain basement status? So I say. “Not going to happen when I am out shopping.” But the truth is we are all a gift and a blessing. When you come to me, it is as if the Universe Opens up and puts a smile on my face, and trillions of stars in the night sky.

Out there looking. Is more than what I think it is. This process that brought you to me in the first place. Am convinced that something has been lost in translation in my mind and in outer space, when it happened. You appeared in front of me. Standing somewhere looking for a gift. And there you were, so long ago. A temporary job. Eyes bright and pretty, with a voice that came out of Nirvana. Not sure it was what you said. Magical and with pure excitement, I embraced you. All my dreams came true. And all you said was this. “Buy One, get one free.”

And yes, back then I was young and innocent. I took you home, put you in the bath, and added water. Waiting to see you become more than you are. A double. One More. For free. And then you melted. Not sure it was the water, but it could have been. Melted into another reality and when the night was over, I couldn’t find you. But now I am out there again, looking, looking for a friend like you. Looking. Looking. Slap, Slap. Big Bang. Happy Holidays. Good Luck with the shopping.