Window on the World
Kings of the world 200 years ago
had nothing that approaches it.
They waited weeks for news from
some sources. Until electricity and the radio
our own parents
waited days for the paper
to be delivered to the farm
bringing information usually two weeks old.
Even fifty years ago
no president of the US
had equivalent news sources
BUT today I often wonder
about the reliability of what I see and hear.
Still it is like living in a tall high-rise
and looking out the window.
In the far distance I see dark clouds
that I am told are from an approaching forest fire,
or world conflagration..
On the nearer horizon there is a great refuse dump -
that has been growing for weeks.
It is amazing how high the mountain is growing
as truck after truck comes and dumps its load
about how Trump is going to be impeached.
More immediately on the street below -
there seem to be several separate brawls among rowdies -
but the police are gathering in force
apparently planning to confront one of them.
Still in my apartment -
life is serene.
The refrigerator is well stocked.
The neighbors are calm and peaceful.
Life seems good.
Nothing seems any different
in looking out the window -
than it has for weeks.
In the news this week -
word is still that Israel on alert
for the biggest battle in decades.
Turkey in turmoil -
over collapse of its dollar.
Likewise Venezuela and perhaps Brazil.
Certainly Iran.
Struggles in Syria.
Rumblings in Russia.
Confrontations in China.
Politics in Pakistan.
Nothing much different
than it has been for weeks.
Still glad to be in a window -
high above the scene.
Thankful for another day of serenity.
Unity and Love,
Bruce
DawnSayer@webpal.org
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