There IS no why
Wild Woman's heart
cannot contain the grief
of what is happening:
on this planet
to the animals
to those fighting the virus
to those in sorrow
over the loss of loved ones
to a madman's gun
lives lost
our innocence lost
on top of a pandemic
is too much to bear
It spills over
Wild Woman weeps
everyone waiting for some good news
everyone waiting
for a better tomorrow
how have we gotten it so wrong
in this world to which we all belong?
gotta be a better tomorrow
gotta be
otherwise, why?
"Turn the tv off," people tell
weeping Wild Woman.
But, no matter how bad it gets,
no matter how much it hurts,
Wild Woman will bear witness
to the end.
In Canada, we are reeling from the shootings in Novia Scotia last weekend, something Canada, and especially small communities like those in Nova Scotia, are ill equipped to deal with. On top of the virus, being unable to gather to support and help the heartbroken, our own hearts broken too, we mourn the collective innocence we shared last Saturday night before our world turned dark. Because we are kind people, because we are resilient, this will not break us. But it has shaken us.
Nova Scotia Strong Canada Strong
It does not rain but it pours. As if Corvid 19 is not enough, the shooting and problems of accessibility. Hank experienced disconnection once before but it rights itself luckily. It should be forthcoming shortly Sherry Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thanks, Hank. Has been a tough week.
ReplyDeleteSo much sadness. It cannot help but spill over into all aspects of one's life.
ReplyDeleteIt seems the sadness and pain just keep on coming. Breathe deeply my friend, your words are needed...
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
I am so with you. I weep too, constantly. But what do our tears do? I hope somehow they wash away all the pain, the evil on earth.
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