Nathan Baeselnot gone till you’re lostYou had the luxury of not minding while it didn’t cost you to do so. You feel its absence so terribly. Where does that offset occur? Why…Jan 3, 2020Jan 3, 2020
Nathan BaeselThe Eye of SauronSo much has elapsed in so few days. I get the feeling that’s how new relationships tend to work for 40 year olds. Cut through the bullshit…Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Nathan BaeselHEAVYLoneliness is so oppressive sometimes and sometimes it’s totally liberating. I mean, in loneliness you’re forced to be with yourself and…May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
Nathan BaeselIt’s HerShe turns she trounces. She offers more force than a fortification. There’s nothing still-setting here and yet you look to the horizon…May 11, 2018May 11, 2018
Nathan BaeselFracked upDeep breaths are fracking fluid, smashing through that which resists my soul’s will, drawing up a well of tears. I know one day I won’t…Feb 23, 2018Feb 23, 2018
Nathan BaeselWhat If?What if I get those things done that I’ve been pushing away for months? What if I dumped all that baggage? Where would I go, what would I…Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018
Nathan BaeselThe FighterI thought I’d estimated the dates well enough based on the best guesses hospice could provide. It felt important to be there at her passing…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Nathan BaeselTrain In VainTrailing her like the train of Mary’s wedding dress in Long Day’s Journey. It’s a lot like Act 4 in fact, minus the booze and anger. She…Jan 9, 2018Jan 9, 2018
