Circle of Life
Remember the movie The Lion King? Remember they talked about the Circle of Life? I hate that shit!! Now more than ever!!
For those of you who were hiding out and avoiding Disney movies, back in the 90's, first lucky you, but the Circle of Life refers to the Lion King (Mufasa) dying, his son (Simba) becoming the new King and having a son of his own. Get it...one life ending, another beginning....it's a vicious circle. I hate that shit!!!
My mother died about ten years ago. A few days later, a co-worker had a baby. I mentioned to him the Circle of Life thing and he hadn't a clue what I was talking about. I'm thinking he does now or at least his kid does.
Last was the anniversary of 9/11. Each year on that date we honor those who lost their lives on that date in 2001. That same day, one of my cousins had a baby boy...Circle of Life!!
Two days later my nephew and his fiance had their first child, a son. New life, happiness and hope for the future. A few hours later, an old friend from school lost a 15 year battle with a particularly hideous form of cancer. Sucked all the earlier joy away.
See what I mean? Circle of Life sucks, right?
Now I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade. I'm thrilled to become a great Uncle for the third time. I'm ecstatic for all the parents, grandparents, etc. But man....all this up and down, back and forth with emotions is wearing a guy out.
Life would be easier if we could just keep this to cartoon characters. Circle of Life & Cancer...I hate that shit!!