But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright Brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Carl Sagan
My face floats above my shoulders like a full moon. I am ghoulish, fat and frightening to some children and probably a few unsuspecting adults.
This post took a turn and in some way I thought it would all blend together. I intended to write a funny little ditty to express my humorous view of my own situation until I got a heart wrenching email from a loved one after a call she received from a family member that left her feeling down and defeated. Sorry for the secrecy. I feel I may have said too much of this private matter already.
People are fragile things. Their hearts break, spirits are crushed. You think they are tough and edgy and prickly yet when they let you see behind that fragile crumpled parchment exterior it rips at your heart. They are delicate and vulnerable.
This is not about me but one of my lovelies who has had a tough time but has kept a stiff upper lip and haughty to hell with it attitude going.
I think things are going to be okay but it opened my eyes to what a facade a person can put on to get through the day. I knew this already but sometimes the epiphany hits hard.
We are all fragile and susceptible to shreds, tatters, hurt and self loathing. I guess that makes us human. I guess that makes us strong.
Deep stuff here, Di. I hope the situation with the 'lovely' gets resolved and not too much heart break occurs. It's tough when someone we care deeply about is hurting.
ReplyDeleteI love the Paper Moom song - and, no, you do not look like the moon - unless, of course, it's just a sliver.
Love to all my sisters!
I think the situation is resolved. I guess it is not new and had gone on for years. The relative has issues amd gets drunk and then makes guilt inflicting calls and then goes on with her life (so it seems). I don't get it but I can't fix it either.
ReplyDeleteOops. I am a bit late with a comment, but am glad things are resolved. It is so hard to watch those you love hurt. We hurt too for them.
ReplyDeleteI am not buying that you look like the moon. We always imagine ourselves to look like something no one else sees - and I cant wait to see you and Lizzie and Susie. Love u girls.