Moments of Reflection

I believe I fell asleep last year at the cusp of a new agenda.
As a new virus took root, I found myself eradicated from society
in a way I never imagined.
All of a sudden instead of immersing myself in music and dance
and coffee talk chats,  I found myself immersed in diluted contact
such as social distancing and Zoom; 

mother-in-law dies 
so does my bird named, Ringo 
we bury them both
  
The same day we bury our Gloucester canary in the backyard, 
we buried my mother in law, as I partook in a family funeral
miles away from home, I realized that the sun non-selectively
continued to shine no matter what .  So much has happened
in such a short span, I feel it is out of my hands.   

 
six months later 
still waiting for the vaccine,  
life can be so mean
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations on your win. Love and Best wishes ~ Mala
Fleming Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 2:19 PM
You are one of life's survivors, Vienna...even under great stress that upbeat note of positivity that associates itself with all your writing and poetry is never far away. You are irrepressible!! My very warmest wishes as ever. :) john
Gauthier Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Awesome haibun, Mystic. Very moving ~ congrats on your POTD. Well done ~
Y. Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 5:06 PM
WoW! Mystic, I’m sorry to hear of the losses you had during these difficult times. COVID has brought devastation us all. Thank goodness the vaccine finally came, hopefully you will get it soon. Well done. Best wishes in the contest and congratulations on getting the poem of day:-) Alexis
Rose  Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 5:17 PM
Dear Alexis, we are going to apply on line tomorrow hopefully we don't have to wait to long for it. Thanks for stopping by, keep safe, xo
Michael Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 9:25 AM
You're speaking from the heart...I feel a little lost in these times myself...Congratulations Mystic Rose on POTD...
Rose  Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Dear Arturo, sorry to hear your having a hard time. Know that you are not alone, you can always reach out, and share, thank God for poetry dear friend, :)
Manassian Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 8:28 PM
Sorry for the losses you've experienced, my dear. Yes, covid has stolen much from us. It's been a very challenging last couple of months for me, yet the sun shines in oblivion. Congrats on your POTD
Rose  Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 2:46 PM
Dear Eileen, thank you for stopping by, I pray your dealing with all of this as bravely and courageously as I know you would. Love and prayers are with you :)
Fenn Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 6:47 PM
Hello Mystic Rose! I really like this haibun! It captures the feelings of loss and sadness we felt many times this year. Well deserving of POTD! Your new poetry friend, Jennifer Fenn
Rose  Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 2:45 PM
Dear Jennife, thank you for introducing yourself, will have to come out to check your poetry soon, all the best
Nicole Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 4:36 PM
"life can be so mean" Oh my ! It certainly feels that way at times. Life is different now, the way things are handled. Funerals, visiting a loved one in the hospital. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. I am so sorry for all you have been through. Tender hugs to you. I hope you are able to get the vaccine soon. Congratulations Mystic Rose, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Rose  Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 2:45 PM
Thank you dear Brandy, yes the vaccine are finally coming in it won't be long, we had fallen behind in Toronto, but now its seems they are finally catching up. Be well take care
Roper Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 10:10 AM
My sweet friend such a good and sad verse. Congratulations on POTD. Have a blessed Easter. Hugs Eve
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Dear Eve, may your Easter be blessed with inner peace and quiet strength that surpasses all strife, :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 10:06 AM
Sadness and loss for many and we have all suffered unexpected sudden damages. Your poem highlights the suffering well! congrats on POTD!!
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:42 PM
Thank you Krish, all the best,
Turner Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Sorry for your loss Vie. Congrats on POTD. As you know, there is a season for all things, a season for living and a season for dying and a season for reunion. Be well old friend.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:42 PM
I know the seasons must turn, so therefore I take comfort on every churn, Happy Easter dear poet friend.
La France Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 9:26 AM
Mystic, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with your powerful poem, I think many can relate to it, deaths to deal with even our pets and kept from doing the things we love. But, we always have poetry because no one can take that away from us, love _Constance
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM
What is our is ours for life dear Constance, thanks for your visit, and Happy Easter dear.
Smith Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Sad year but good write, Congratulations Vie for POTD honors...
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Thank you dear Charlie, Happy Easter from my heart
Edmonds  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 8:57 AM
My deepest sympathy for your loss Mystic Rose. “Life can be mean but also meaningful, at the end of a severe horrendous storm a rainbow of hope to the world is formed.“ ~ Belle
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to that beautiful rainbow Belle, thanks for stopping in :)
Rone Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 8:45 AM
Well deserved POTD! Superb reflection. Best of health thru the vaccine.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:40 PM
Yes Ken, health through it all, Happy Easter
Goldsmith Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a story/write. My condolences for your loss. You are right when you say, "life can be so mean" but God is still good. Again so sorry. Have a blessed day and Easter.................
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:40 PM
Thank you dear Paul, Happy Easter to you too :)
Seeker Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 7:19 AM
Congrats on POTD Mystic Rose! On a positive note, we have discerned difference between aloneness and loneliness, we have learnt to look at the looming spectre of death unflinchingly in the eye and we have learnt that we are a dispensable guest on this planet, a guest, not so well behaved. So earth shrugged.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:39 PM
You are a very wise soul, this comment stands out as a brilliant one coming from a seasoned heart, Happy Easter dear poet friend
Merryman Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 7:00 AM
Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Kim M
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:39 PM
Thanks for your visit Kim, Happy Easter :)
Mcconnell Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 6:50 AM
Such a fine piece of writing, lovely imagery and insightfulness throughout. Congrats on the POTD, well deserved. Blessings, Gordon
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Thank you Gordon God bless
Pettit Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Congratulations on having this fine entry chosen as poem of the day.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Thank you Robert, Happy Easter
Pandit Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 4:39 AM
Glad to see you in this space my friend. BIG congrats on a well deserved poem of the day.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Thank you dear Vij, :)
Mcintosh Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 4:21 AM
Wonderful write. Congrats on POTD. Love to you and blessings too, Love, Gina
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Thank you dear Regina, Happy Easter dear
Kitchin Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 4:13 AM
Congratulations on POTD, a sad but well penned poem!
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Thanks dear Tania
Logan Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:35 AM
Congratulations on potd, Rose. Well written.
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM
Thank you Jenna
Cunningham Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 2:55 AM
Its certainly been a trying year for us all, condolences for the loss of your mother in law and of course your beloved pet. Congratulations for POTD Rose, a well deserved honour. Tom
Rose  Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Thank you Tom, God bless and Happy Easter to you and your loved ones
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