Riding Shotgun

I stare out the window as the breeze flows through, hitting my face. The air is cool and refreshing. I feel calm. At peace. I don't know how, but I am happy. I look to my left, and see the driver of this vehicle and flinch in shock, as a hooded creature, familiar and foreign all at once. He peers over in my direction, two icy blue orbs stare unblinking at me, and with a low, soothing voice I hear him say "Do you fear me?" "No" I reply, "But I didn't think I was ready" I continued. A low chuckle was his only retort. We drive for what seems like hours until I realize we aren't really going anywhere, so I ask "What's the deal here?" He waits a moment until he finally replies "I'm glad that you are not fearful of me, but you're right, it's not yet your time". He slows the vehicle and continues "throughout life, I am taken for granted. The people that I take never realize that they have so much living to do. I have taken you, on this night, to remind you of that. Live while you can, because eventually, we all will be riding shotgun with the reaper."

Replaceable

     Good morning, and welcome to the show.  This was supposed to be a different post, but I'm going to save that for a different time.

     Do you ever feel like you don't connect with people? Part of me feels like I'm not fully accepted, like I'm only partially needed in others' lives. Like I'm only partially included in their lives,  and so I draw back because I'm not giving 100% of me, regardless of the relationship, when there are secrets, half truths and the like. 

     My day is full of acquaintances and people who couldn't give a shit if my life ended, if you are one of those, please find the door and close it. I don't need you, I don't want you in my life. I don't need to feel as though I am replaceable, because I'm so much more than that.

     I know this is a short one, but I will be back with a better post, very soon.  Updates and news and maybe some reviews. Until then, stay hot and may the Sun's light shine upon you.