Salvador Perez

In Another Lifetime

In a copper extended cab ford F-150 with a mismatch white camper on the back. A mattress lay on the bed of the truck with blankets luggage of clothes to last a month from each family member, along with other necessities. The father manned the vehicle the man of the house hold. With his wifeContinue reading “In Another Lifetime”

MUDGETT

It was one of the hottest days of the summer mid-July. Living in an hour glass with sand signifying time flowing through my fingers, on the lower side of the bulb with barley any sand at my feet, today I have time. I would spend my long summer days in the shade hidden; I’d preferContinue reading “MUDGETT”

I see your future

I see your future, asking for directions in an unknown town and taking advice from strangers who have no sense of direction. I see your future, sitting in a waiting room while you grow tired of patients with your leg fidgeting waiting for the perfect moment, in which it passed years ago. I see your future, lookingContinue reading “I see your future”

Before & After 09/12/2016

The material things you gain in life are not the only things you lose when imprisoned with mind-altering chemicals. I use to think to gain material things was a sign of growth and accomplishment. Such as buying a car a new house, furniture, things that you actually don’t own. During the times that I wasContinue reading “Before & After 09/12/2016”

Parking Lot Diaries

Not in the mood for listening to music I turn off the car radio. Sitting in this silver Pontiac, this parking lot gives a home to this abandon run-down building. Years before this building had life and business was booming at one time or another. At this time the Halloween decorations would have been replacedContinue reading “Parking Lot Diaries”

Good+Bad = Luggage

As we all know life has its ups and downs it’s a conundrum. Sometimes you’re up and your relationship with your loved ones is going well. Money is flowing through, bills are caught up, food is in the fridge. Your health is at its peak as well as the people in your life, you feelContinue reading “Good+Bad = Luggage”

Lifeless part 2

A strong grip on my collar with a left hand repeatedly slapping me in the face with the right hand. The strength of a grown man is no match for a 10-year-old. But he won’t let me go the slaps turn into hitting with a closed fist to my head. I lived this experience before. This memory ofContinue reading “Lifeless part 2”

Lifeless part 1

Forgot I came along to be bored out of my mind.Mother would bring me along to these secondhand stores. Where I would then get lost and become bored to tears. Sometimes the florescent lighting was too much. It was bad enough the floor was a bright, shiny white. Everything was old and used even theContinue reading “Lifeless part 1”

Rhythm to Recovery

What do you say, old friend Pays me a visit. Dancing along to the same tune I once moved to. Try to bury the hatchet. Vital fluid remains on the blade. Would like to make a peace offering. I can see that the blade still drips with anger. Dancing along to a different drumbeat theseContinue reading “Rhythm to Recovery”

Is there anybody out there?

Wanting to pursue a writing career. Ideas are written down on paper from a Mont Blanc pen. That was awarded for my 5th-year-anniversary working in sales. So in 5 more years where would, that put me? Possibly getting another Mont Blanc pen maybe this time the ink is blue instead of black. Sharing is carryingContinue reading “Is there anybody out there?”