Letter to Julia 20140721

 In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

"From Allah is our origin, and to Allah is our return."

There has been so much excitement this Ramadan, but somehow I still feel the same as I have been for the past 2 or 3 decades.  What's so new and dramatic to others is business as usual to me.  Yeah, all these weird happenings and secret agendas is business as usual to me.  No wonder I want to be like a tree, and take root and not go anywhere anymore.  I guess I'm just an old man.  My feet hurt, tonight for breaking fast is leftover gruel, and I still don't have my sweeties.  The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Julia, my slick beauty, I love you so much.  You are so very beautiful, and beautiful to me.  Are you trying to slow down, my dearest?  All this business must be thrilling to you, but please take some time to be lazy.  Maybe watch some TV, and maybe snack on some sliced jicama dipped in sweet bean paste.  On Shadowplay TV right now is Fireball XL5: Faster Than Light.  I love you, and I need you.

And how are you doing Erin, you dreamer girl?  What is going on in that brain of yours?  And what are you dreaming of, by the way?  Of course I dream of you.  I dream of how sweet and beautiful you are.  So please don't be blue, because I love you, and I need you.