2025: A challenging year

As I massage the hands of my love,
Her finger tips rawly sensitive and nails lifting,
One of many side-affects of carboplatin treatment,
I reflect on how the only thing I want to be remembered for
Is being the best husband and father I could be.

I ponder for a moment and think of great human beings,
Like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Llama, or Einstein,
Or great political leaders like FDR or Whitlam,
Who did so much for those who entrusted them with
great power to effect change and lead.

And then I think that such leadership does not seem possible anymore,
That we as societies have become far too cynical
And led to believe our self-interest is stronger than our caring.

Or is that just the political class and Xcaps obscuring (their) reality?

For I know in my heart many desperately seek Reset in theirs.

So I continue to massage my loves’ hand till she sleeps
Knowing that loving them really was the best I could do.

Brett Edgerton, 10 March 2025