‘D’ ~ Delayed

[from the series: Alphabet Soup]

By L Fitzhugh

The dictionary describes the word ‘delayed’ in noun form as a period of time by which something is late or postponed. So many things get delayed. It can be annoying, frustrating and sometimes, disheartening. But as I see it, there’s an up side. ‘Delayed’ does not mean stopped and a delay should not be treated as a stop nor as an insurmountable road block. It just something that requires more time than anticipated. It still sucks sometimes. But it can be worked out.

I refuse to see most things I need-want-desire for myself and for others, which remain undelivered, as anything more than delays. Sometimes while I map a new route, other times while I redefine what it is I TRULY need-want-desire. It can be likened to the clash (or synapsis) of the ‘master plan’ and ‘free will.’ Sort of.

There’s a certain sense of anticipation in delays that enliven the heart, mind and soul. So dead ends be damned! You’re merely delays.

Time to go—literally and figuratively. D. Delayed.