Strange Days. We all have them. Within the recent triad of
months I have lost three pieces of jewelry. The first to disappear is a 22kt
ring that sat amidst other jewelry atop a shelf located in my bedroom. This
gold ring holds a lot of significance and is a sibling to two other 22 Kt. gold
rings. In addition this particular ring has received spiritual blessings from a
Tibetan Buddhist Monk whom has since transcended, a Hindu Pujari, a Voudon,
Catholic Priest and many others. Although a ring is a ring is a ring this
little bit of history lends it a mysterious ambiance and held joyous and
peaceful memories of people and places. This ring has traveled with me for many
years; beautiful in its unadorned elegance and bright natural color it is intricately
formed into a stylized top view of a lotus.
Previously I have never misplaced this piece of jewelry and
it was always put in the same place.
The day it disappeared 2 unrelated acquaintances that I do
not quite trust entered my bedroom at different times for a brief period as I used
the pc in my bedroom regarding a matter. This occurred at two different times
and both followed me without being asked to. As I began to use the computer
each had actually begun to root through my jewelry exploring at the area of the
22 Kt. Gold rings sans permission. Most of the jewelry is more unusual than
expensive so while I can understand the appeal to treat it like a living room curio,
still does not excuse the audacity of touching my private things. I transcended
the lack of manners and asked each to politely not touch my belongings. Each
started their brief exploration at the area of the 22 Kt. gold rings. I had
since searched my room during a spring cleaning and it is nowhere to be seen.
Gone, baby gone.
But maybe it will turn up.
With the second disappearance I was not even aware the item
was missing until it showed up in the most unlikely of places. This item is a
pair of sterling silver .925, red coral and turquoise chandelier earrings that
are my original design and craftsmanship. Last time I wore them was when I was
on a trip to Texas at the end of March 2012. The last day I remember seeing
them was when I unpacked and hung them on an earring rack on that same shelf
already mentioned. A few days shy of three months since they have crossed my
thoughts, they were laying neatly atop a box of stuff for Good Will that I had
put on the landing not 30 minutes before. I hadn’t been drinking, hadn’t taken
any drugs – illicit or prescribed and had actually been having a good day of
clarity, purpose and accomplishment.
A reality, so fleeting – is it real or is it Memorlapse?
The third disappearance occurred in front of my own eyes. Yesterday
I was straightening up my earrings when one of my only pair of platinum earrings
fell – but never appeared to land. The light beige carpet was just vacuumed and
a shiny platinum charm earring would have stood out. I got down on my hands and
knees and searched a wide perimeter, wider than physically possible. I combed
my fingers through the pile without success but with absolute denial that it could
have disappeared in front of my eyes! This motivated me further and I decided to
remove and put back everything on the shelves below where the earring fell. Still
the earring remained elusive and it was nowhere to be found. My ‘c'est la vie’
defense mechanism kicked in and I finished dusting and vacuuming other areas of
the bedroom, including the area around my bed and my night table, waxing it as
well.
That night I settled into bed and glance over at my night
table and sitting there just glittering at me, mocking me, was that prodigal
earring!
I swear it’s those damn faeries, now if they would just
return that 22 Kt. Gold ring. …
J. Aquila © 22June2012
