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Peter Tremain's avatar

I have met a tumbleweed. My wife Mary Ann insisted we pick up one from the multitude as we drove through Western Kansas. Our kids were young. We put the god-awful prickly monster in the back of the mid-sized station wagon. We put Tommy in the back yard and watched him roll around for years until his fell apart into the grass. I still miss him.

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

I am in AWE of this story, Peter. I have to swear to all reading this that I had never heard your story before! Awww Tommy! I am dying to know how you chose that name!

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Peter Tremain's avatar

It just tumbled out of my mouth, "Tommy Tumbleweed." There was no thought, it emerged organically.😉

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Elaine McMilian's avatar

Flatten a squirrel, but avoid the tumbleweed! Your poems are life lessons to me, Zed!

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

These revelations come to me while I am writing the poem... so I guess it's a good thing I write the poems! Thanks Elaine!

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Elaine McMilian's avatar

A bonus of writing...revelations, truths, surprises!

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Kate Mapother's avatar

Love this Elizabeth— and you’re right...tumbleweeds are no joke!

Appreciate the shout out, too! xo

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Love your door and your bravery to dive into the project!

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Erin's avatar

Love this one, Zed!

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Thanks Erin!

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Jessica Klimesh's avatar

"Tina Tumblin' Turner"! Love it!

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

I mean... as tough as her!

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