Waiting

Earlier this morning the world was waiting for the war to begin in the Middle East. And it did. The first US strike or coalition attack aims to take out artillery targets with precision munitions, with the hope of underminding Saddam Hussein's military capability.

It's 12.35, and while I wait to meet an artist about my church wedding invitations, I'm beseiged by grim flahses of how swiftly and cruelly the world turns in our present day. My personal happiness during this period is mottled by the continuing fears of war, disease and floundering economies. As I gather my thoughts of wedding and celebration about me, I cannot help but feel a little despondent. I can but pray that by the time July 19 comes round, the world will be a quieter and more settled place.

The motif on the card will be a single mallorn leaf. A green and silver leaf that represents fellowship and a wish for peace in all lands. The one leaf that Pippin Took wore and tossed to the wind as a message to Aragorn. A sign of life, and of hope.

Posted by Monoceros at March 20, 2003 1:13 PM