Today – Safety Net
Safety Net by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
This morning I woke
thinking of all the people I love
and all the people they love
and how big the net
of lovers.
It felt so clear,
all those invisible ties
interwoven like silken threads
strong enough to make a mesh
that for thousands of years
has been woven and rewoven
to catch us all.
Sometimes we go on
as if we forget
about it. Believing only
in the fall. But the net
is just as real.
Every day,
with every small kindness,
with every generous act,
we strengthen it.
Notice,
even now, how
as the whole world
seems to be falling, it
is there for us as we
walk the day’s tightrope,
how every tie matters.
As I write, I know people who are brokenhearted. One family mourns for their loved one who died recently. I have known this lovely human since I was a teenager, and we were roommates in boarding school. Another is keeping the watch that ends the night for her beloved husband. Others are lovingly, and sometimes wearily, side-by-side caring for the precious human beings who mean the world to them. And others are mourning the state of the world, including myself.
And always, it is with thoughts of all of you who caretake the everyday moments of your lives, with all of your particular joys and sorrows.
There is sorrow enough for us all, is there not?
This poem by Rosemerry Whatola Trommer has given me solace, gratefulness and hope several times. I offer it to you today.
With love, Trudy
PS A few notes
1:) This is a photo from my son, Rob, that he discovered from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam. This shot makes me smile to see this eagle caring for her eggs in her snow nest.
2:) A Japanese Artist The Takeo Takei Lab of Ornithology Something to look at 50Watts books in Philadelphia.
3:)
The Window by Rumi
Your body is away from me
but there is a window open
from my heart to yours.
From this window, like the moon
I keep sending news secretly.
4:) Morricone, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, somehow captures this torn, beautiful world’s pain, joy, sadness, love, and hope.
5:) Take heart and look for the joy, beauty, laughter, and companionship in your neighbourhood. On Tuesday, I had a lovely outing to the National Art Gallery with my poet friend Janice. My 12 minute a day art program is going strong. May we all respond to the needs of the situations we find ourselves in.
Warmest and best wishes, along with my thanks, Trudy
Thank you Trudy. Your words are a balm to this battered spirit today
Thanks dear Margaret, for your kindly thoughts. We raise that tiny steadying sail now to keep our boats from capsizing. Warmly, Trudy
Beautiful! The net image just speaks to me this morning. Thank you for all you do for us readers! xoxo
Thank you dear Gail: I love the image of the net and if I were an artist I could imagine an image of a net spread across the sky with red knots tied at all those significant moments and to know with certainty how “every tie counts.” Thank you for your thoughtful note. All the best, Trudy
Trudy, i awaken early and read the long list of reports that pummel my heart. Today, just now, your blog was waiting for me with your lovely, simple sharings. Thank you.
Thank you dear Viv. We keep each other going in these turbulent times. Still standing. Trudy
One of my favourite of Rosemerry’s poem Trudy and an opportunity to say you are part of my own safety net, so grateful. The Gallery visit was the highlight of my week – big hugs and thanks. xoxo
Hi Janice: Rosemerry must be one of the poetic saints. How many favourite poems are written by her… Grateful to have such a collection of wonderful poems in these times. And guess what? You are also one of the poets. Thank-you always, and in all ways. Trudy
Timely share of this poem. Most grateful and loving the Japanese art. As always thank you for your inspiration.
Sandi
Thank you Sandi. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Keep on casting your good cheer all over the place. Kindly, trudy
Sending my love. Thank you for being part of my safety net. Please know that I am always willing to act as a safety net for you as well. This is what we do as we watch the world unfold. Hugs to you and Ottawa.
Hi Mary: what a lovely thing to say! Thanks for your kindness, always. Big hugs across the miles, Trudy
The photos, the poems, your writing—all beautiful. Thank you, Trudy, for sharing them.
Blessings,
Wendy
Thank you for your encouraging words, Wendy. With appreciation, Trudy
This poem brings me back to what really matters. Every day for the last three weeks I am scared and heart broken. The photos and music are what I needed. Hurrah for the ARTS. I can’t thank you enough for your inspiration, it is contagious.
Hi Darby:Thank you for your kind and enthusiastic note. So grateful for the poets and all the artists, including you. Take heart, Trudy