will not rest
from one of the piles on my desk
scribbling 08.23.17

… the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.

Ruth 3
my eyes well up … so honorable. so of his word!
a man who does what is right … right away. well, once someone opened his eyes

One of the most attractive qualities, to me, in a person, and that I profusely lack but want: “cumplir” in Spanish.

to be true to your word, do what you say you would — my definition. as of yet, i am unable to find the proper word in english

There are other words in Spanish that I find difficult to translate, to properly translate, or find the exact sentiment of the word (funny, because sentimiento is one of those words). And, although at the time I wrote “a man who does what is right” (because the original reference is to a man), the hope is global.

i do not always follow through. sometimes yes, mostly eventually, at others …