tickxtock

An old friend comes back into my life and one is leaving my life...for now. I just got a call from my pal/ex-drummer Mark. Hes joined the Marine Corps. I really dont want to see him go. Hes such a talented drummer and just all around awesome guy. I fear him being sent off and not coming home. I feel the excitement of his new venture cause I was once there. I know how it feels to be torn away from normal life, strap on an M16A-2, and kiss the stars good-bye. Ive been trying to tell him that any branch is nothing like Hollywood made it out to look. He says he knows. But I dont think hell ever really know till its too late. I just wish that what ever happens and will happen; hell find happiness. That what he is going to do and will do will bring NO regret. Lord knows I have the weight of two worlds of regret on my back. Im going to miss that motherfucker. Im going to miss the music we should be making. I hate using drum machines. But till he gets back...itll have to do.