Friday, March 13, 2026

Friday Writings #218: The World Is Burning, But…


I am cranky, my dear poets and storytellers. Constant throbbing pain has that effect on me. Sometimes, my crankiness tries to get the better of me, nudges me to glare and bare my teeth at random people. Then I remind myself of the good things: My insurance pays for all these surgeries, my body and mind can withstand the physical trauma and mental stress, my spouse adores me, spring will be here soon (and I’ll get to garden!), I have excellent friends, I’m not alone… 

Those thoughts brewed today’s optional prompt: please, share poetry or prose which includes the following phrase: “the world is burning, but…” 


“Phoenix Pine Cones Rise from the Ashes of Forest Fire” 
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next week
, we’ll invite you to find inspiration in the phrase, “looking back”.

8 comments:

  1. Constant pain makes it hard indeed not to be cranky! I'm glad I've only ever had it for short periods. Here's hoping it doesn't last much longer for you! Thank heavens for the good things. <3

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    1. My last pain flare up lasted a few days, but things are much better now. Somehow, every time this happens it feels like a few days last forever. And yes, "Thank heavens for the good things"!

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  2. Oh magaly That must be so hard I wish you lots of love , light and strength Take care ❤️

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    1. Thanks so much for the love, Marja. Sending hugs right back. :-)

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  3. Sending some virtual kittens. They can't even bounce fast enough to make your eyes tired. All they can do is purr for healing vibrations (which I'm told they're very good at doing). May you feel better soon!

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    1. I'm visualizing the purrs and smiling... Thank you!

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  4. I am convinced. There is nothing but 'good' flowing through your mind, heart, body.

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