What’s this?
It’s the two thousandth, five-hundredth, and forty-seventh consecutive day of blogging in The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally!
What’s this?
It’s something I liked on Twitter that explains our current political situation.
What’s this?
It’s an interesting article from the New Yorker I was reading on my phone yesterday.
What’s this?
It’s my too-large wedding ring on a hand that needs a manicure.
What’s this?
It’s Oscar, on a cold New England day.
What’s this?
It’s Annia from Lunaris Jewels responding to my message about my too-large wedding ring.
What’s this?
It’s Louis, Michael, and Robert at Men’s Wearhouse in Braintree.
What’s this?
It’s a song I started writing this morning:
What’s This?
by Ann Koplow
What’s this in your brain
That’s driving you insane?
That keeps you up at night
That dims your special light?
What’s this in your head
That fills your head with dread?
That makes your blood run cold
And freeze as you grow old?
Is it fear of the unknown?
Is it knowing you’re alone?
Is it worry, shame, or doubt?
All your critics, inside and out?
What’s this in your mind
That turns your vision blind?
That makes it hard to see
With any certainty?
Is it danger all around?
Believing you’re on shaky ground?
Is it thinking that it’s just
Never safe enough to trust?
What’s this in your soul
Feeling like a deep, dark hole?
That makes you want to hide
And never go outside?
Is it reality breaking through
With shocking news you never knew?
Or false negativity
Tinting everything you see?
What’s this song’s intent?
What is even meant?
What is its writer’s goal
Evoking brain, mind, head, and soul?
Should you try to banish fear?
Is that what I’m saying here?
Feel the fear, do it anyway?
Go out and face each brand new day?
Or am I warning you
That your fears are really true?
That it isn’t safe out there?
If you do move, step with care?
How many in this room
Think this is a song of doom?
How many of you hear
A call to let go of your fear?
How many are unaware
Of why people’s hands are in the air?
How many just don’t care?
Did anybody note
That I didn’t cast a vote?
For me the jury’s out
What this song is all about.
© Ann Koplow, 2019
What’s this?
It’s “What’s This” from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
What’s this? You’re thinking of leaving a comment? You can do so, down below.
What’s this?
It’s thanks for being YOU.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
Well, let’s figure out how to keep that ring on securely through the ceremony, Ann, as we make it work until the right-sized one arrives!
What’s this? It’s Mark, helping me figure rings and things out!
so funny, I was going to mention the song from ‘nightmare before Christmas’, one of my favorite soundtracks and movies. ‘what’s this?’, is a wonderful thing, because life is all about curiosity, wonder, and discovery.
I love the way you meet life with curiosity, wonder, and discovery, beth.
Curiosity is a wonderful thing, and reminds me that Jack didn’t just look at the world but wanted to be part of it. It’s fantastic how you engage with the world—and are soon to be more than just engaged!
It’s wonderful how you engage with the world and with me, Chris!
What’s this?
I have been pondering for more years than I can remember, I ponder still.
I will be pondering if my last breath is my last breath – but not just yet.
Now that is a suit and a half!
Now that is a comment and a half, my pondering friend !
Thank YOU Ann! I enjoy your kitty posts, photos and today what looks like a very good New Yorker article. Happy holidays and congratulations!
Kelly (from Fringe)
What’s this? It’s the wonderful actor and lovely person I met at the Fringe! I’m so happy to hear from you, Kelly! ❤
What’s this? Another great post by Ann! Merry Christmas!
What’s this? Another great comment by you! Merry Christmas back at you.
Hi Ann,
What’s this – you are getting married – how exciting!!
How much have I missed – being gone for so long!!
I especially like that colorful suit – did he buy it?
Can’t wait to hear your song!!
What’s this? It’s the fabulous SD, back here again. That’s something else to celebrate!
Thanks Ann!!
This is supposed to be a happy occasion, why are we concentrating on mortality? I like the humor with the red suit. Five more days to go, Ann. Enjoy your day
Thank you!
Thank goodness Michael didn’t choose the Santa suit. What’s this? He looks sharp ❣️
Thank goodness for you, Val.
I have no idea what this is or what that was, damn I often haven’t a clue where or were I am generally I just stumble along blind trying to find my way through life
What’s this? It’s Jo-Anne finding her way to this blog and sharing another clue-ful comment.
Michael looks awesome in his suit!
What’s this? It’s Maureen agreeing with me about how awesome Michael looks in his suit!
I haven’t been on the blogs for a week and I find you got married… or are getting married??? Well Mazel Tov!! Happy Chanukah!!
What’s this? It’s my friend and beautiful blogger from DailyMusings! We’re getting married on Friday, Lisa, during Chanukah!
That Turkish proverb is awesome. Michael’s suit is a better fit than the Santa one.
What’s this? It’s my awesome fellow blogger.
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