restless energy
by Elouise
restless energy churns
from here to nowhere
searching for answers
without clear questions
Loneliness has been a companion ever since I was a child. Most days it doesn’t come sneaking out of nowhere to grab me. Today was an exception.
Memories from my past haunted me, especially memories about my spiritual formation. Not because of what I did or didn’t do, but because of things done to me, whether knowingly or unknowingly. I felt old, lonely and unprepared for what might be coming in the future. And whether D would be there for me.
We’ve just returned from afternoon tea and conversation with our next-door neighbors. So right now I’ve put aside my memories and my restless search for clarity and reassurance. Instead, I’m going for a walk outside. In the company of trees, grass, birdsong, cicadas, dog-walking neighbors, and the setting sun.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 21 August 2017
Photo found on Pixabay.com
Response to WordPress Daily Prompt: Lurch
I’d enjoy that walk, nothing nicer than what you describe, I can actually feel it.
As for loneliness, I’ve always been lonely, even with 2 marriages under my belt; I don’t dislike it!
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Dear Elouise, Because I have spent the last week burying my blog and resurrecting a new one I have missed your blog. I have just been to a walk in the forest and like Brian I too have two marriages under my belt and am now on my own. But I don’t suffer from loneliness. But I invite you to come for a walk with me through my forest.
Regards John
https://abushietaleblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/trees-trees-and-trees
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Dear abushiestale,
Your photo looks just like another friend of mine. I would be delighted to join you for a walk with you through your forest of trees! Thank you for this kind invitation.
Your friend Elouise
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You picked the photo well. It is me. I lost contact with my blog and had to start again. You will need to follow https://abushietaleblog.wordpress.com/ or lose me forever. Regards John.
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I hope your walk recharged your happy heart to fullness my friend. He/She who has a friend, is never lonely….sending love and a big hug too ❤
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Yes, it did, Kim. I slept very well last night and woke up feeling tons lighter! 🙂
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