After nearly two weeks within these walls,
and even more to follow,
with only walks around the garden,
how long can claustrophobia be suppressed?
I write poetry in pyjamas, no reason to get dressed
until I open the back door to spring sunshine,
to hang out washing, feed the birds,
pace around the willow chanting words
that no one else can hear. And then I’m kissed
by the breeze, greeted by greening trees,
a clump of sunny daffodils
almost brings me to my knees,
and I realise the cat has followed me,
her fur silvered and spring glossy.
Kim M. Russell, 24th March 2020
My response to earthweal weekly challenge: Silver Linings
writing in north norfolk 
A strange spring inside this pandemical spring, rich with reawakenings and gifts we couldn’t have otherwise discovered. My indoor exile has been fraught with anxieties about work and bills — an awful and oft-impenetrable cloud — but the days are magically warm and scented with blooming jasmine. Outside has become the grail chapel! Thanks for making it to earthweal with this gift so “fur silvered and spring glossy.”
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Thank you, Brendan. I will return later on in the week. 🙂
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A worthy companion in your isolation. (K)
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Still sitting here in my PJ’s writing poetry. I love your poem!
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Thank you, Susan!
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What a sweet kitty. I am okay staying in, because it could be worse, I could have the virus. SO scared of that. I love the description of your back yard and all the beauty greeting you.
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Thanks Sherry. I’m a bit stir crazy but so scared of getting the virus.
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A lovely and loving moment! String moments like these together for a necklace of joys.
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Try not to let yourself feel down. Let the air in, get dressed, treat yourself well. You deserve it! Work out a bit – your kitty may even join you!
As far as the sickness goes, I know someone who predicted this before it happened.
https://alurasangels.com/angelic-herald/angelic-herald-alariels-message/
Here’s her latest video, with links to more info – if you’re interested. I found it very revealing.
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Thank you, Ena.
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Ah Kim, how lovely this is. Wishing you health and safety during these trying times.
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Thank you so much, Linda. I hope you and your husband are safe and well, Linda, and that this situation will be over soon.
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We are this far, although he is still working. I worry about him all day.
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David is working, as he is a key worker, helping to keep gas supplies flowing to households across the country – and I worry about him too. He’s worried in case he brings the virus home.
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Pete is the only carpenter on staff at ASU, a state university here, so if something needs fixing, he’s the one.
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nature is the thing that keeps it all going, isn’t it? I found this prompt really hard, but you have a lyrical beauty here.
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🙂
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