Deep Heart's Core

Tim Mead

Summary

The retired Rich sits in his rocking chair on the porch of his cabin and reminisces. W.B. Yates' poem "The Isle of Innisfree " seems to fit his mood and his life. Rich remembers his college days and his boyfriend, Lee. But that was back in the mid-1950s and Rich and Lee had to be extremely careful, even to the point of dating, then ultimately marrying, women.
After college, Rich was drafted into the army. He was happy but lost contact with Lee. Will life in retirement as a widower continue on its same lonely track for Rich? Or will he be given one last chance at happiness?

Available since: 09/03/2022.

Print length: 11 pages.

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