I never knew…

by Elouise

I never knew life
would become fraught
with unknowns and
diminishing returns

Today’s ‘news’ overflows with
hype and vainglory
presenting itself as the reality
it is not and never will be

Chaos seems to reign by
stirring unrest and
more dis-ease than
a body can tolerate

I turn off the news
in favor of beautiful music
sweeping over me
one note at a time

How does a body/soul respond to undisciplined warfare that demands attention every moment of every day and night? The sad truth is that my generation of white women and men has helped bring us to this point of what seems to be madness.

Our current upheavals can’t be denied or ignored. I used to think progress would come in good time. It has not. Instead, we seem to be catapulting downward and backwards here in what we so proudly call the United States of America.

Even so, my challenge has been and still is to do what I can one day at a time. Not just for and with others, but for myself. It’s simple. I’m still learning to live within my limitations without apology, resentment, or anger. A hard act, I must admit.

Thanks for stopping by today. I pray we’ll all find ways to focus our energy on what matters most.
Elouise♥

© Elouise Renich Fraser, 6 October 2023
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