Marje, thanks for inviting me to share my thoughts on Covid19 and my observances. I’ve written an Etheree to express my thoughts.
It’s my pleasure Debby, so glad you can join me to discuss these challenging times.
These are most certainly strange times. Covid19 has put the world on pause. These uncertain times give us opportunity to reflect and step outside the box of life as we knew it, urging us all to take a good long look at our world. Across the globe there are people hiding safely in their homes, people who worry about losing their homes, and many who protest the lockdown rules by defying them.
Question marks still abound about this mysterious disease as there is still much we’ve yet to learn about the contagious Coronavirus. Countries are doing their best to keep ‘the curve’ down from spread and it’s up to each one of us to do our parts in both dodging and keeping from spreading it in our tracks. But human nature is always a factor, and there will always be those who oppose the rule of law.
I’m a writer, so I observe life and its contradictions. From my vantage point I’ve seen a lot of the world expose itself through this unprecedented time, from the good to the bad, from the obedient to the defiant. I’ve seen images of waters clearing and fish once again swimming in places not seen for decades. I’ve seen images of nature from afar, otherwise camouflaged by smog. This pause is revealing to us what’s wrong down to the core’s nub of this world. I’m seeing the greed of man and the kindness of strangers. I’m seeing how seniors in many places are being forgotten with age, but I’m also seeing that the next generation is taking a stand in crime, climate, equality and racism, and convinced it is they who will most-likely be the generation to save the world. I’m seeing despair, but I’m seeing the hope. The purge is on and we are observing and living it.
There’s always upheaval before building anew – first comes the demolition, and from that will rise new beginnings. We are in the moment of the pre-new beginnings. We have one last big chance to keep the movement going for the change to come. The change for last chance to make the world better in every possible way. This is what I see.
As a writer, the isolation part doesn’t affect me because I’m always writing or clicking away on a computer, working best in a solo environment. The only affecting part is going out for groceries and having to wait in a line, 6 feet distanced from the next human, in order to enter, and same procedure to checkout. I abhor grocery shopping in a normal world. Covid19 just exacerbated the issue. I am very much missing human engagement – talking in person, hugging a friend, and seeing a compassionate, genuine smile, not hidden behind a mask.
Cabin Fever
Anxiety exacerbates within.
The pandemic reigns on human life.
We grieve the lost art of living.
While idling in neutral,
We remain suspended,
Awaiting normal,
A new concept.
Lessons taught.
Observe.
Breathe!
©DGKaye
Bio: Debby Gies is a Canadian nonfiction/memoir author who writes under the pen name of D.G. Kaye. She was born, raised, and resides in Toronto, Canada. Kaye writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues.
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Debby and for the wonderful Etheree poem which captures the essence of our times so well.
I’m thrilled that you will be a contributing author in This Is Lockdown – more about that soon!

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A comprehensive and very real look at our lives at the moment and the changes that we face in the future.. the etheree sums it up powerfully.. excellent post thanks Marje and Debby ♥
Thank you Sally, Debby did a great job, Interesting the thoughts and feelings that come to the fore during this time. We are living in the strangest of times.
Thanks so much Sal. It is what it is ❤
Thanks so much Sally. ❤
Thank you for this, Debby…like you, I am holding on to the hope.
Me too, I am trying to, as best I can Katherine.
It’s where we must keep our focus 🙂
Yes, definitely Debby. Must try to stay positive as we can.
Excellently put Debbie <3
Indeed, Debby does write with much wisdom Christoph. 🙂
Thanks so much Christoph ❤
Thanks so much for inviting me into this series Marjie ❤
My pleasure Debby so glad you are being a part of it. Really happy for you to join us. <3 x
I didn’t see my comment here Marje. So again, thank you for the invitation to share my thoughts about Covid in this wonderful series ❤
Thank you Debby. Your comment ended up in my spam box for some odd reason. All good now. Glad you are part of the project. <3 x
Lol, this full moon is wreaking havoc on everyone. Stay buckled! 🙂 xx
I remain hopeful for the future. As Debby pointed out, nature is rebounding. Now we need to follow suit.
Yes I just hope we learn from this Jacquie. We must be hopeful for our kids, and the future generations.
Exactly. We’re in the purge, and we have to roll with the punches and unite for new beginnings to happen.
Yes, absolutely, Debby. <3
Well said, Debby! xo
Thanks Darlene ❤
Thank you for your post, Debby. We shall not be discouraged. We shall overcome!
Excellent points, Debby!
Thanks Miriam, yes Debby did make some excellent points. 🙂
I agree, Marje, and I liked them a lot. 🙂
Thank you Miriam ❤
You’re welcome, Debby! <3
Thanks for your valuable input, Debby. We are in such difficult times, but it’s always upwards and onwards. No other option. xx
Absolutely Joy! There is no good alternative to not moving forward. <3 xx
Here is the poignant line: “There’s always upheaval before building anew – first comes the demolition, and from that will rise new beginnings.” Thank you for this reminder!
Thanks for your comment Claire. Hoping for a better future. Marje
Thank you Claire. Yes, there is always hope ❤
A lovely guest post full of Debby’s wise words and perspective. I too believe that sometimes things have to come crashing down before something new can rise. Humans often seem to learn hard lessons that way. Beautiful etheree, especially the last line! I needed that.
Thanks so much Diana. It’s all a new learning process and we must take it in and move forward. Yes, we must remember to breathe. <3
We are in the midst of an intense learning and relearning process. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom.