June 2023
Blog
Under Pressure: A Haiku
Think
now “leisure years”
Misnamed,
with less energy
Left
for the “must do’s”.
by Ann Wilmer-Lasky
(6/1/23)
So much for thinking I
could do as I pleased in my old age. Seems like that is not exactly the case. I’m
finding I have more and more responsibilities now than ever before.
Sure, I don’t “work” any
more. But with medical issues of my own and my husband’s continuing litany of
symptoms with seemingly little reason or relief, I find it’s almost a full time
job keeping track of medical appointments and the subsequent bills and reports.
Then I have to do all the regular stuff like cook, shop and clean house in
between times.
Shouldn’t complain, I
guess, because at least I am still able to do these things. Don’t know what
would happen if I couldn’t.
But I am starting to get
back on track after the last couple of months of loss and grieving. I do
believe I have come through the other side almost intact.
Now I am ready once again
to take a deep breath and dive back into the productive writing pool. Actually,
I’m looking forward to losing myself in my own little worlds of fiction. Even
though I write horror, I feel it’s not as horrific as my life has been lately.
And I know for sure, I’m
not the only one out there with problems. I really feel compassion for those
struggling through their senior years.
I guess I thought my
“golden years” of the “leisure life” would be just that – all happy and rosy –
travelling and enjoying new adventures.
Well, it didn’t happen that
way, but I really have little to complain about. Besides what I have to do, I
can pretty much do whatever I want to, if I can find the time and money.
So it’s back to the drawing
board or rather the paper and pen. I may go at a slower pace these days, but at
least I am going. I will also try to be more appreciative of the good moments
and little triumphs we should all enjoy more.
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It’s now June and the year
is nearly half over. Summer is almost upon us, and I’m still praying for rain.
I’ve planted some sunflowers and herbs this year, and I am watering them
faithfully.
