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Moon shades of white

By David Robbins Monday, July 27, 2009

For the last hour I've heard the lyrics "moon shadow, moon shadow" repeat in my head. It doesn't bother me too much., but I wish the broken record will stop. There has been some "dark" voices lurking around. Thankfully the lyric is louder.

 

I'm scared right now. I'm not sure of what. Maybe its the new neighbors. I have had thoughts that someone is gonna shoot me, so I keep the shade down. (this has nothing to do with the new neighbors, I have felt that way for a few months) Its an unfounded fear. I am afraid of the dark. Have been since early childhood.

 

My Risperadol shot is due on Wednesday. That will help me get back on my feet. 

 

In the obituraries yesterday there was an " in memory" of a friend who passed away 7 years ago. We were roommates. I left a message on his guest book for his family. One time I was at a store looking at a Santa suit I wanted to buy. I was talking out loud about how I couldn't afford it. Suddenly my friend tapped my shoulder and said "here is the money you need, Merry Christmas." I cry when I think of that day. On his funeral I cried. I'm crying now. For the longest time I tried to pay him back, but he would never let me. I can still hear his laugh and his voice. He had a special way he said my name.

 

"Moon shadow, moon shadow."

 

Sometimes someone enters a life and makes a difference. A person whose soul shines bright. This person doesn't want material possessions. They genuinely care about their fellow humans. Giving of themselves freely. People cross each others' path for a reason.

 

Search your heart

search your soul

you will see how the love will flow.

 

Have peace in your hearts my friends. If you haven't any do not despair, there is plenty to go 'round. "Seek and ye shall find."

 

Live, love, laugh, learn, listen,

 

Dave

Soft whispers
7/27/09 4:29pm

Dave, I think even "normal" people will sometimes have the problem of having the same music playing over and over in their heads. It is often a song that you don't really like but it is hard to get it out of your mind. There is also the saying of "garbage in, garbage out". Whatever you put into your mind for whatever reason is what will come out of it. For this reason, some people will isolate themselves and only read the Bible or something like that. It doesn't solve all problems in the world but it does get rid of some of the garbage. Otherwise thoughts and things will surface when you least want them.

7/27/09 5:01pm

I am glad that you had such a good friend.

Christina Bruni, Health Guide
7/28/09 12:59pm

Hi Dave,

 

Moon Shadow if I recall is the name of an on-air personality on the FM radio in New York City, though I doubt you knew this when those words popped into your head.

 

Please be gentle with yourself and if necessary bring up your fears with Margaret or your pdoc though I know you might not want to talk about this with the psychiatrist.  Shutting the blinds and worrying someone is going to shoot you could be coming on for any number of reasons or just because it's something you deal with living with the SZA.

 

So be kind to yourself and seek that peace of mind you wrote about at the end of your SharePost.  It may never be easy and there's always going to be stuff.  I'm confident you'll be able to handle this.

 

Regards,

Christina

7/28/09 1:30pm

Thanks Christina. I have been told that Cat Stevens sang the song Moon Shadow.

I see my pdoc tomorrow. I will bring up my fear.

 

Take care,

 

Dave

Christina Bruni, Health Guide
7/28/09 6:11pm

Hi Dave,

 

Cat Stevens is mentioned in my memoir in a day program scene where one of the guys plays the same Cat Stevens album over and over.  The record always skipped on Moon Shadow, among other songs.

 

Cheers,

Chris

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By David Robbins— Last Modified: 07/28/09, First Published: 07/27/09