present tense

do you see the way that tree bends?
does it inspire?
leaning out to catch the sun's rays
a lesson to be applied....

i've refrained for so long.

but its time. two-thousand and nine begins a new chapter in my life in so many ways, and i've been on a hiatus from writing..... a break which for all practical purposes extends back to my "myspace" days when i was writing (mostly poetry) two to three times a week.

choosing a title for my blog was not a trivial choice for me, but i've settled upon "present tense." this connotes a number of things meaningful to me in one simple phrase..... first of all, it pays homage to a long-standing staple for any music collection i've maintained over the years (whether LPs, cassettes, CDs, or now, MP3s) -- that being pearl jam and its singer/songwriter, eddie veddar. it also reflects one essential, even if too obvious to see, element to a "blog".... and that is its irreducible connection to time..... particularly the present. even when reminiscing on the past, you cannot escape the fact that your consciousness' own awareness of itself will always intersect with time in the mode of the present. and the last thing worth pointing out for now would be its play on words when it comes to "tense." for whatever reason, i tend to write/think/process within the crucible of tension. tension is a pivotal concept to me given its intrinsic explanatory power when engaging a wholly interconnected "world." it is within the push and pull of all things finite that we attempt to make sense of our lives, the world, and all that we experience.... .....a fitting allusion for a blog title it seems.

i am pretty stoked about this newfound outlet for recording some of my thoughts, poetry, and experiences. i have a daughter who is only about 2 weeks from being born. this will bring my immediate family to five. with two sons under the wing at ages 5 and 4, things are going to change drastically soon. and it feels like a great time to be writing again....... so much to come.....

Peace.