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Visit
Our cousins have
always been really
quite fun.This
time though: hysterical.
We laughed. Puppies
tripped us with
twisted leashes. Sweet
sun kissed cheeks,
warm to touch.
Both twelve, these
two, ‘too cool’
for walks except
for pastry treats
and company. Naturally.
Visit was lovely.
in moment, we
forgot meltdowns, forgot
plummeting grades, forgot
deep loneliness, forgot
intense confusion, forgot
disappointment. Forgot
The pandemic
that drowned our
children while we
held their hands.
always been really
quite fun.This
time though: hysterical.
We laughed. Puppies
tripped us with
twisted leashes. Sweet
sun kissed cheeks,
warm to touch.
Both twelve, these
two, ‘too cool’
for walks except
for pastry treats
and company. Naturally.
Visit was lovely.
in moment, we
forgot meltdowns, forgot
plummeting grades, forgot
deep loneliness, forgot
intense confusion, forgot
disappointment. Forgot
The pandemic
that drowned our
children while we
held their hands.
Published 16th May 2021
| Edited 17th May 2021
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16th May 2021 9:47pm
It has really put me down. Having to deal with so much grief alone. This pandemic and lockdown has taken a lot away from us. Hopefully we will recover soon from it. Best wishes to you.
16th May 2021 11:56pm
I am sorry to hear that. I hope we recover soon too, but there will be a lot of work to do once we secure our health.. a lot of work. Best wishes to you as well. warmly, ursa
17th May 2021 6:24am
Dear U,
Reviewing this pandemic I can’t help but wonder if this generation of children will recall these events like the generation of children who lived through the depression of the 1930’s? A lost portion of their lives. Sketchy schooling, limited social contact, health scares and rushed antidotes. I really appreciated the telling of the family visit and it’s fun amongst simple joys with the closing lines of seriousness. Great dichotomy. H🌷
Reviewing this pandemic I can’t help but wonder if this generation of children will recall these events like the generation of children who lived through the depression of the 1930’s? A lost portion of their lives. Sketchy schooling, limited social contact, health scares and rushed antidotes. I really appreciated the telling of the family visit and it’s fun amongst simple joys with the closing lines of seriousness. Great dichotomy. H🌷
17th May 2021 3:06pm
@Honoria Agreed. Thank you for taking the time to comment. hope you're well. warmly, ursa.
17th May 2021 3:42pm
