What to do with Slipping Fingers?
A wise man once said “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”. My artist has been swinging wildly in the wind for some time now and one by one her fingers are losing grip on that knot…..
A new pain, seemingly the result of compensation from her old pain, has risen in her hip. Two weeks of staring at the ceiling and a cortisone shot later, the pain has subsided to a dull annoyance. Do not underestimate the capacity for disruption borne by a constant dull annoyance. Unable to get much creativity through, I have attempted to entertain her with daydreams….
an island in the sun
a cliché to waste the day away.
Part time work has not worked out and my artist will spend the remainder of time before her recovery at home. I hope with all my wishing that that time be short. She reads a lot and writes a little (when I push) and you would be surprised how much entertainment “Buffy” still holds the third time through.
“It would be nice,” she thinks at times, “if I could draw on a higher power to see me through.” But you can’t force belief…..only hope that one day it will find you. She’s jealous of them….you know, them….Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Tom Cruisologists. Their faith provides cushioning to this world’s sharp corners and she wishes she had that. She wishes she had that as adversity piles on itself like cancer and eats away at her….bit by bit.
The end may not be in sight, but I’m sure it’s up there through the trees. I’m sure this is the right path….it will turn soon. It will turn.
Artist’s Note: Thank you so much for all the lovely comments and messages, your support helps me more than I would’ve thought it could xx
Roger Sampson
Aww my friend – If I had the power…......you know don’t you!
You’ve been a friend since I joined RB, whether you comprehend this or not, to me your special. I think and wish for you the best – have done so and will continue to do so.
Please give your artist a smile for me – you can pick one out of the many I have sent.
Rog