Longing for the times that used to be
How many new lives will be made?
How many bills go will go unpaid?
How many relationships will be charmed?
How many people will be harmed?
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Are you a doomsayer and glad?
Are you an optimist and sad?
Do you still think this ain’t real?
Will you risk it for a thrill?
Will your messes get cleaned?
Will you say fuck it – icecream?
Can you use this time wisely?
Will you bitch and moan and embrace misery?
How many toenails will grow?
How many weaves will go ‘fro?
Could this be the dress rehearsal?
Might this be humanity’s reversal?
I don’t know about you but I know about me
I long for the times they when I was living free,
I long for the times “they used to be.”*
Related:
Lucille Clifton, late Poet Laureate, wrote a children’s book, The Times They Used to Be.* The title inspired the title of my poem.
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I’m kind of liking this “alone-time”! Not having to justify not-being social —and finally get some much-needed work done! Yeah…! I’ve built 9 frames this last week alone! When stir crazy, I take a walk in the neighborhood. Hope this feeling remains thru this crisis.
It is great you are doing your work during this “alone time.” I, too, am getting lots of things done but I do miss freedom to hop on the train and go where I want to go. I miss movies and theater out as opposed to end. Still, I’m getting a lot done including writing and cleaning up papers. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Thank you for your creative words.Great poem! I am getting lots done and monitoring the amount of social media time I give myself; although at this point it is essential to my business.
Social media is essential. I do find, however, that it can be overdone, especially the zoom-a-zoom-zooms. Some of the opportunities for extra togetherness and social with work people outside of the business meetings are feeling piled-on. A small complaint and observation. Some folks have to fill-in space and quiet. Thanks for taking time to read and leave your thoughts..
Interesting times we are living in Candelaria!
I am an optimist who is sad for all the less fortunate people in the world.
This virus will change the way we live for at least 6 months.
Uncertainty is one of the most difficult human experiences, because a sense of control is so vital to our health and well-being, our minds go to great lengths to gain a sense of control in the face of uncertainty.
I feel kindness and compassion will help ease the discomfort of uncertainty.
Take care dear friend, keep shining, keep smiling.
Peggy xxxx
Thank you for taking time to read my post and for your wise words. Stay safe and sound downunder.