Once there was a way to get back homeward

Song Of The Moment

Somehow stopping time. Then, walking backwards to 1999 and finding myself.
Initial shock of seeing how fresh-faced I look back then over with, I begin to explain all the changes that have happened and will happen.

"Yup, your ex's had 3 guys since you. Yeah, and all of them have rooted for you, man. One of them went as far as to say "You realize, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't be seeing your young one. Your ex really hates you..."

"Oh yeah, thats another thing...your ex?... she hates you. Saying 'hate' doesn't even define it well enough, really. She turned evil. Yep, evil has many forms.... and trust me, man, she's one. You *did*, however, fight her. Took her to court! No lawyer, you ballsy bastard! Just you!"

"Oh, and don't think you're going to be walking alone for long. Nope, pretty soon you'll meet up with your first girlfriend. Actually, she'll pop in and out of your Life a few times in the next few years. AND, you're gonna have a Summer adventure with a new chick. Yeah man, you're gonna have fun with her. (Just don't bring up the word 'threesome' around her, ok?...trust me)"

"And, you're gonna make alot of new friends too. One of them's gonna be your boss though. Do what you want, man...just remember, he's your Boss. Don't take advantage of that situation, for fuck sakes! But, well, even if you do, thats to the best. Hell, if it weren't for you taking advantage of his friendship, you wouldn't have had your Summer adventure.....AND... you wouldn't be where you will be in 7 years! Making more money then you ever have! ... doing what you always said you wanted to do! Yup, you GOT your desk job! No shit, man! AND....(yeah, it gets better) you're doing tech support!"

"Your daughter will grow tall, too. AND SMART! Now, this is the most important thing I want you to hear....and remember. Do NOT stop fighting to see her! You got that?! She is the most important thing in our Life. *You* are her Father. Period. There is nothing more I have to or need to say about that."


Walking forward to 2006 now. Looking back over my shoulder, the expression of mixed shock and happiness has been erased from 1999-me... because he cannot know what is to come. *He* can only hope.... he did hope ... and I stand as a living testimonial to all *he* hoped for coming true.








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