Once Published

Today, I want to share somthing that I wrote back in 1980.
I was in the last year of high school. It was a "continuation"
school called Calla. We had a librarian named Carolyn, she was a very cool lady. Carolyn knew that I liked to write so she ask if I would submit a few of my writings for possible publication in a
book called "Green Leaves" (???I think??? Hey!!! It's been a long time!!!).

Anyway, she said the only thing was is that the deadline for submissions was that evening. I didn't make a habit of carring my work around with me, so I told her I would have to
skip this endeavor. But, Carolyn was not to be discouraged, she said if I could come up with anything before the end of the day, she would be happy to submit whatever I had on my behalf.
So, what is a self respecting writer supposed to do!??
I sat right down and penned three poems, and gave them to her.

About a week or so later, I went into the library and Carolyn had a surprise for me. One of the poems she had submitted for me got chosen for the book!!!!!
I thought it was cool, and it was a great feeling to have something published! It was a very small publication, put out by
Manteca High, but, hey, you gotta start somewhere!!! Right?

My Mom, being the wonderful, proud Mom that she always was, bought about 5 of the books. She gave me, her friend Barbara, and my future sister-in-law each a copy.
I have lost mine, and have no idea what happened to the other three. But, I have the original draft, so I can share it with you.

By the way, if someone from Manteca High School should happen by my blog, and if you happen to know how I can get a copy of the book
"Green Leaves" please leave a comment!!!

Here is the only poem I have published:


I CRIED A TEAR

an original writing
BY
Lexie R. Minut
1980

I was just thinking of how it was when you loved me

Then night fell and darkness washed over me

And I cried a tear

I remember how you used to make me laugh, and I'd be happy

Then the clouds came and it began to rain

And I cried a tear

Then I thought of how you hurt me

And I cried a tear

All of the pain had come to me

How you left me for someone else

And I cried a tear

Now she has done you wrong, left you to cry

As I think of you now, I smile, and I.....

LAUGH MY SILLY HEAD OFF!!!!!

Lefty; a new part of who I am .

Yesterday, while my son and I were enjoying a day of garage sales,flea market, and just spending one on one time together, the
engine of the truck was getting hot...STILL!
Jim just changed the hose,it had a big hole in it.

Anyway, I pulled into a gas station to cool the steaming radiator,
A few neighborhood people were hanging around.
After inserting my second fifty cents into the "Air and Water" machine, and began to pull the hose to the truck, I felt the tension on the hose give way and move effortlessly towards the target. As I turned to see what could be disturbing the tention, I see a man holding the water hose for me, making manouvering it easier.

As the water trickled from the hose into the radiator, the man begins sharing his world, showing parts of his true Self.
It is truly a wonderful, giving soul.

I listened as his heart cried,and I could feel his soul hurting.
I know nothing of the journey of his 37 years,
His spirit and faith are alive and longing to be heard.

I pray to you God that his soul remains in the book of eternial
life, and that he turns to our savior, your son, Jesus Crist when life threatens to take over the spirit, and decry his belief and faith. I pray he remembers that he need only ask, and his life will be guided by Your Very Hand!

Requesting that I promise to think of him and come check on him every now and then,( he stated that stopping and talking wasn't
a requirement, but that it is perfevtly o.k.),He said he must go,
the last thing we shared was that universal, and powerful gesture,the simple hug!!
It lets us know we are not alone, we are all in this world together, and helping oneanother is essential to our quality of
Life!


In the time it took to fill the pain in the butt radiator,
I made a new friend, shared , and hopefully, in a positive
way,touched the life of of a wise soul, who inspired me to
share these seemingly ordinarry, but rather thought provoking,
and blessed moments with everyone who should venture here.

It is with my Self that I truly hope that, while you read my soul, it touches your heart, opens your mind, or makes you smile, and feel,in one sence or another.

because if any of the above mentioned occures it means that my offerings are making someones day a little more interesting.
Perhaps even lighter, and happier.

I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!! The tasks given to Me by GOD!!!

This writing is about and for my new friend, the beautiful soul.

Known to me, as 'LEFTY'