Not Here

Not Here

A Poem by Vol

I'm sorry I've not been here for a few weeks... I'm taking a break... I Blame fickle Erato for walking off and leaving me alone in this fog... I AM headed outside more these days and doing some long neglected work around the yard... Even mowed that overgrown acre that's been worrying me for the last couple of years... IO cant' tell you how many times I've sat here wanting to write, to reconnect with my friends in the Cafe, but in a few minutes, I just shrug and walk off because of this perverse spirit clawing its way around inside my brainbox. It has happened before... I'll get over it. 
I especially miss EmmaJoy Green and Lorry... Crap! I was going to list everyone, but I've got some things to do... you know who you are... 
Wait! did I just hear someone whisper, "He'll be baa.ack? 
Vol Lindsey

© 2026 Vol


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You'll get back on the saddle sure enough Vol, but in the meantime are you aware there's a new series 4 of beyond paradise. Should be available through BBC America or Britbox if you have it.
Im rewatching from the start to build up some tension before the big reveal.
And same here with writing. Have lots of ideas but they seem muddled and putting them into lines and verses is proving fair beffudling. I look at my notepad and it reads like a grocery list from the Twilight Zone! But im sure I'll manage to fit in "mint chocolate coffee", the name i forget for the bits at the ends of laces and mylack of ability to understand birdsong into a piece in no time! 😃
Or maybe just ad them to my fish owl of ideas.

Posted 18 Hours Ago


Vol… even when Erato wanders off, you’re still her favorite. ;) She’ll circle back...she always does. Until then, I’m glad you’re getting some light and tending your world. Have a lovely day.

Posted 19 Hours Ago



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Added on April 11, 2026
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Vol
Vol

Gouge Eye, TX



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My name is Vol Lindsey. I live in Gouge Eye, Texas, a tiny ghost town on Rt. 66. I am a retired creative writing, English literature teacher. I have been writing poetry and reading publicly since 196.. more..