Escape VelocityEscape VelocityWe are the Jovians. Pushing outward, moving onward.It was the Motto of her people. It was the summary of their migration out ward. Had they become just words?Once upon a time they had been born of an Eden world long since consumed by their sun, Sol. When it became too crowded some pushed outward to Mars. The histories, stories and legends tell how the first Martians fought for the right to terraform their home and make it more live-able. Many of Earth felt Mars should remain untouched and unspoiled. When Earth was consumed, she had to wonder, did the Martians feel vindicated or horrified? There was little love l
First Impressions Ch 1CH-1, First ImpressionsThey say that first impressions are important. First impressions, I can't help but smile as I think about that as the thief in front of us walks closer. Well dressed for a thief. There are two more thieves coming around the sides. One to the left, one to the right. I almost didn't notice them though the thick spiny thorn infested bushes they call trees down here. Almost. but it doesn't matter, I can't run and leave Gwen, we're out numbered, again, and wouldn't be able to fight with these odds.I hang my head and start to laugh. How could it possibly get worse. The man approaching in front stops and shouts
The Road in Ch 2CH-2 The Road InFor the first few miles or so no one said a word. The only sounds were those of foot steps on the road. Gwen and my foot steps. Michael and his people apparently walked with complete silence when they wanted to. After following and watching a while I realized it was from a combination of carefully choosing where they stepped and making a conscious effort to always place and pick up their feet vertically. If they dragged their feet and made noise as Michael had done earlier, it was to help mask the noise of others. When ever Gwen or I would stumble they gave us stares as if we had called down a den of thieves upon us.
Solution ConfusionSolution Confusion Copyright Keith Frost Feb/1987Solution confusion how to decidea problem for every answerI often wonder whywhy can't life be simple,or atleast a little less complex.the more i try to straighten things,the more they become a mess.the problem that I loveI hate it when it's this waythe lesser of two evils,which way will beauty sway.Solution confusion how to decide.the decision that I makewill surly change my life.Should it be made by looking forwardor instead by looking behinddo i let my heart make the choiceor let wisdom be my guidedo I try and answer the questionsor should it be the
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