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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Daily Ritual By Paul Wilson Daily ritual stick of skin I can’t stop this need Asking the question…why me? Begging stop... I can’t... I concede Everyday a monkey on my back That leaves it’s mark on me I can’t stop this fix of need Choices…out of the question you see I pray the highs and lows would stop Neither wants to be the first Someday’s I just want to die Unsure what would be worse Let the devil take my sorrow I beg and plead for relief New supply coming tomorrow The stick of skin everyday Leaves it’s mark of red A ritual I endure My need must be fed Inject last drop from needle Into a different place today I have to get my daily fix Then I know I’ll be okay I pray the lord my soul to keep If I should never wake Tomorrow is another day Another choice I must make Don't assume you know me The clue to this riddle is there In the lines of eight and seven Judge me not all beware ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I have a very dear friend who is diabetic...actually, I have several friends. Some are stage 2, others stage 1. One of them celebrated 50 years of living as a diabetic just a few short months ago. She knows the monkey. If I'm off target here, so be it. But their choice is to live... and live well.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I love anything you write, be it a riddle that I'm not sure of or otherwise |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karliea...I guess I should have left the last verse about the clue off, so people could draw their own conclusion. I wanted to see if people would take it the wrong way as being about a drug user. You are right dear lady. So far all I have to do is take 2 pills a day but many have to take the shot, so I guess I am lucky...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
While reading, didn't for one moment take it like you were a drug user. My son's father is a cronic diabetic, now with diabetic lukemia...he goes into insulin shock a lot, but once he and his wife were on the road. She told me they stopped to get him some oj, and the waitresses thought he was drunk. He is an amazing man....we hope he will be with us for quit some time. Love to you and yours and thank you for writing and sharing. Hugs |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Dixie...Just trying to play with peoples minds a little this morning. Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. The first letter of each word of the first eight lines and the first letter of each word in the next seven lines...Take Care...Paul Lee... Thank you so much for caring and for not doubting me. That means so much to me. Just having a little fun today...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Paul, my friend, what a great write. This tells a tale of many, I am sure. I can only imagine the daily pain and discomfort. Brilliantly descriptive. JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul, since I know that you are diabetic, I understood where you were coming with this write. Take good care of your health, m'friend, and hopefully you won't have to 'graduate' from the pills to the needles! A fine write! Linda |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
JL...Thank you dear friend. Glad you enjoyed. This just came to me last night while I was testing my blood sugar. It really does get to be a pain in the butt. I know I am better off than some and I must try to remember that and it will keep me strong...Paul Linda...Dear lady I guess there's no fooling you and all the other caring people here at PIP. Thanks for understanding and for all of your thoughtful words...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
small orange needles share my every day what would I do without them I know no other way great write Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
The Lady...I know you understand. As routine as it is for you I know that you would rather not have to do it. My younger brother takes 2 shots a day plus the pills. Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul...If it had been someone else writing this, I might have taken the meaning in a different way. Take care of you...ok! |
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PEBBLES Member
since 2006-10-30
Posts 69South Australia, Australia |
Dear Paul, not for a moment did I conclude that you are one of the evil needle, I doubt that anyone who is, could write with such passion and clarity. I wish you well. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Paul, Just from your previous writings, I knew it had to be other than what the closed mind jumps to. I understand. A very dear friend of only 68 years of age, has lived with this forever it seems. She is now blind. She also has to use a nightly dialysis machine to prevent her having to go the hospital to have the exchange done. She is a most unfortunate lady but has managed to keep her sense of humor. Still living alone with the help of her better friends to help her. sincerely, martyjo |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Paul i can userstand this well written poem. diabetics run ramped in my family |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
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