Getting Closer
July 15th 2000 #992
A sunny breezy Saturday this is
Feeling reflective, giddy and content
Pondering events of the last few weeks
With no remorse and little regret
The change was imminent. I was due
My kick was missing albeit burnt out
Mistaking my career for a life
Forgot to stop and smell the roses
This day I have nothing but time
To thoroughly relish in the freedom
Doing the dabble from writing to world events
Sitting back as a watchful observer
5 hours a night I go on stage
In a restaurant, giving my all
The payback is a well deserved gratuity
Knowing from my peers I have respect
Not overly concerned with what's to be
For I know God has a plan
Only when I want to, only when I'm ready
Only then shall I go back into my hobby
The digital face now seen as radio
Be it here in Seattle or elsewhere
Seven year stretch with experience plus
I worry not about what's next
Close contact within the family
Fully aware I'll be alright
Putting the faith in me and not others
Going back to that special place
Where all I know and all that I believe
Will take me to the next destination
I'm getting closer
WILLIE MARTIN
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