Wandering thoughts on 31 March 2020
by Elouise
heaviness hangs in the air
relieved by brief moments
of sunshine or the smile
of a neighbor
relief and angst meet
on the corner of
truth-telling and fear
that it would be like this
now we know what
we don’t know
a step more than we knew
yesterday
solace comes slowly
if at all to people
used to being used
forgotten or despised
unthinkable thoughts
emerge such as
is this a plot to
reshape our country
I wait
For the shoe to drop
In our vast midlands
And wonder
what will the election
look like if we survive
to participate much less
hear about it
Most of the time my mind is focused on everyday realities, and staying in touch with myself and people I love. Still, every now and then the big picture presents itself. Not the big health picture, but the Big Government picture. The drama we never wanted to see or hear.
Praying for internal peace today for you and for me.
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 31 March 2020
Image found at mydayswelllived.com
Telling the Truth 
It will be interesting to see how this plays out, and what we find out about it after the fact. I’ve heard so many theories on what the world will look like after the pandemic is over. The Spanish flu decimated populations, yet mankind was able to move forward. I only hope we can be as resilient.
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I hope so, too, Candice. Given the manner of most victim’s deaths (alone in a facility, no family allowed), I’m guessing there will be a lot of personal grieving–similar to wartime, when loved ones are here today, gone tomorrow, now most often (in this crisis) without a body to bury. I, too, am interested in finding out about this pandemic after the fact — books and dissertations will be written. So many unanswered questions….
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We all share your thoughts.
We are taking one day at a time.
So VERY grateful for the many days of my already-lived life.
See each new day as a gift.
Living life with abandon** still…just doing it inside, in the back yard, on walks with Cooper. 🙂
Prayers, ❤ , and (((HUGS)))
**Living life with abandon doesn't mean living recklessly but rather deciding that no matter what comes your way you are going to enjoy everything and you are going to make the best of what is going on around you.
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Thanks, Carolyn! I just clicked on your Follow button!!! 🙂 So much to read, and so little time — the story of my personal and academic life! I loved your piece about blaming the ‘maid’. In our house, we just blame Smudge (our lovely kitty) for whatever it is….
We had a nice walk today–quite cool outside (low 40s), but at least the rain had stopped. As introverts (yes, both of us), confinement to our house isn’t that difficult. I do miss tea and conversation with our neighbors and a few friends. Also, no Longwood Gardens or the Philadelphia Zoo or the Philly Art Museum just yet. Still, all things considered, we’re doing well. Prayers and hugs right back to you. 🙂
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Thank you for following and reading, Elouise! 🙂
Ha! That is funny about Smudge! 🙂
We are two extroverts trying to remain in and safe. So far so good. But we miss everyone, especially family.
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You’re welcome! Cheers to you and your family! 🙂
And prayers for safety and calm hearts.
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I hope that we have caught it early. Our Prime Minister dithered and denied for twenty-four hours and then established a “War Cabinet”. This is the Federal Govt plus the Premiers of each of the states. They work well. There is no leftwing-rightwing conflict.
Australia is very lucky that we do not have an elected head of state. Our head of state lives in England in Buckingham Palace and is a figurehead only.
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It sounds like heaven on earth. Not that we’d like to be part of England….too late for that. I hope you did catch it early enough. It looks like things are going to be worse than worse in the next month or so.
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No Elouise, we are not part of England in any way at all – legally – except that we have the Queen as a figurative head of state. And we have a Governor General who is the ceremonial head of state. So if the Prime Minister does a really bad job and the senior members of his party don’t have confidence in him then the governing party can have a vote and choose someone else.
Also, we have compulsory voting at elections. So nobody can run around saying we got a govt we didn’t want – it is everybody’s fault.
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Right! Thanks, John.
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