Writings by Cowboy Beach Bum

The following words are all dedicated to Ms. Martin.  Ms. Cherlyn Martin was the Addiction Counselor that inspired me to start writing while I was a patient in the West Los Angeles Veterans Treatment Facility.  ("The Dom")

It all started as an assignment she gave me.  She said she wanted me to put down on paper some of my thoughts to free up some space for some good things to come into my life.  I immediately told her "No" and that she was not my psychologist.  Each group session there after she would always tell us of this veteran, that she had given an assignment to and that "He" refused to turn it in.  She would then cut her eyes at me, smile and say I'm still waiting.

One day in arrogance I decided to show her!  I sat down with pen and pad and started pouring out my soul.  My intentions were to build a website, write as much as I could, and surprise her with it when I left.

I should not have waited. 

Ms. Martin passed away before I could get my assignment turned in.  I will carry her memory with me on all my upcoming journeys and every word I write will be written for her caring eyes.

                                                                                              -Cowboy Beach Bum