huddled in darkness
overwhelming fear of plague
no comfort in stars
This senryū is my response to Colleen’s Weekly #Tanka Tuesday
#Poetry Challenge No. 170: #ThemePrompt,
where the theme is The Night Sky.
Image source: Yale University Art Gallery – Starry Night, by Jean-François Millet
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That captures what so many are feeling!
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The uncertainty.
Thank you, Merril.
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Yes, exactly. Uncertainty can be very scary.
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very poignant, but somehow I still find peace in the largeness of the universe.
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Thank you. Fully understood. There is comfort in being part of a whole and in knowing there is more out there than just our troubles.
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That is the deeper truth we have to cling to.
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Yup! The dark moon is suggested to be a time to release/rest … difficult this cycle to let go anxieties even as I settle in with books to read and other distractions. Our world is in transition and my brain is in agitated anticipation … at least I can be reasonably sure another dark moon will come and maybe by then I’ll be able to release/rest.
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Thank you, Jazz. I meant to respond to this sooner. My poem, “When Will I See?” was inspired by this comment.
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captures the present moment perfectly.
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Thanks.
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Things are dire when the stars fail to comfort. (K)
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I’m pretty sure the tracking of this disease is unprecedented. I’d be the last person to say there should be hysteria, but we need a leader who doesn’t brush this off just because it’s not the flu. “Call me when we have 20,000 deaths.” (paraphrased, of course – the man doesn’t deserve to be quoted)
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I can’t even listen to him. Much as Cuomo irritates me, he, at least, has some compassion and a realistic view of the threat.
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Tiring times indeed, beautiful words sir!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
First one out! Very, very nice. Although it is about a negative situation, it’s depth captures you.
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Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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It’s refreshing to hear an honest expression of fear…for me that is an essential element of courage.
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A willingness to face them is the first step in addressing them.
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Yes… it’s hard to properly address something if you are not concerned about it.
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As above, so below.
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Outlook affecting prospects.
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Creates them?
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Many times, yes.
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I found this article yesterday on Hanspostcard’s blog that is excellent and is linked to intelligent articles surrounding the virus. Like you said, the uncertainty is the worst part. We stepping into uncharted territory. Having skilled individuals at the helm is vital right now.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-will-coronavirus-end/608719/
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It’s easy to imagine pockets of Covid re-igniting, especially with developing countries having limited resources to address it.
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Right? I couldn’t get it out of my mind either. The virus continues to penetrate every thought in our life. Stay safe.
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Thank you, Colleen. Even once things settle down there’s the thought of future years. Will an annual vaccine be necessary?
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Let’s hope. Sars is a powerful virus, and Covid-19 has already mutated. The scientists have determined that the disease is naturally occurring. I’m not sure about the part that it came from bats. Considering the avian species is a byproduct of dinosaurs, it sure gives us plenty to think about. The scientists know so little about the disease. Let’s hope they find a cure quickly. Our current government is a bunch of idiots. LOL. But we already knew that. LOL! I’m leaning toward hope because that is all we have. ❤
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