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PrincessPoet
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since 2000-04-15
Posts 133
Long Beach, Calif.

0 posted 2000-04-22 02:32 AM



I was apprehensive about writing this poem mainly because, this is my lifes challenge Right Now, Something, I struggle with Daily 24/7. Poetry has helped me make it to the next....Day
Degenerative Disk in the lower spine and neck

Chronic Pain

Unpredictable and Uncontrolled,
So Quick and So Spontaneous

First, being External
Affecting my Internal;
Like the Affect of a Viper
'Gyre, 'Lithe, Striking me within

But, No one knows,
     No one knows

Like some Tortured, by our own
Undesignated and not Premeditated;
Nevertheless, A Random Victim
Not of something, anyone can see;
Through me External or Internally

My Tears are Exposed despite
How I hide and, My Whiffling is heard
My Scars, are Old and Healed;
Yet, the mark of an Old Bruise
On the small of my back
But, It's still there

I feel it Everyday
And, Right now I feel like
     No one knows Its name,
     No one understands;
     No one knows, it but ME

I remember being this-
Frabjous, Galumphing Person;
Beamish
Not giving into temptations
Yet, not taking Life for Granted

Because, I knew Then,
A Decade ago When,
I became a Victim
To PAIN

No One Knows,
No One Knows,
No One Knows My Pain;
But Me.


 Your failures in life come from not realizing your nearness to success when you give up.
-Yoruba Proverb

Poetry & Friendship,
PrincessPoet


© Copyright 2000 Sarah A. Carter - All Rights Reserved
Yu Lan
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since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462
New Zealand
1 posted 2000-04-22 02:37 AM


aah, this is a well writen, sad, 'devestating' poem, princess.. (check your e-mail... *_* )

well done..

Lynne

rich-pa
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since 2000-02-07
Posts 317
New Orleans, Louisiana
2 posted 2000-04-22 03:20 AM


you have a very well-written and beautiful poem here.  it inspired emotions in me and, as far as i'm concerned, tha makes it great...oh yeah, i really loved the coined words you used like "frabjous"  those were cool

rich-pa

 "freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose..." -janis joplin

ESP
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since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556
Floating gently on a cloud....
3 posted 2000-04-22 03:45 AM


I am very sorry to hear of your terrible back pains. I hope there is some way for you to recover. Very good poem...

Love and hugs,
Lizzie



 "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight."

Gene
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since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA
4 posted 2000-04-22 04:50 PM


Princess,

This is a wonderful poem. You expressed your pain very well, but it fails in one respect. I DO know, and understand. I have lived with chonic pain every day for the last 28 years. Believe me, I know what you're going through. I have the exact same problem--and worse. I've been to hell and back, but I've learned to cope with it.

If you need to talk, feel free to e-mail me.

(Hugs)

~Gene

PrincessPoet
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since 2000-04-15
Posts 133
Long Beach, Calif.
5 posted 2000-04-22 07:54 PM


Thanks, U Gene

I know there are others out there. but, sometimes I feel like it's just me which is how I was feeling when writing this piece.

Thanks all, for the kind words
Thanks, Yu Lan

twinsgd
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since 2000-02-13
Posts 416
Ontario,Canada
6 posted 2000-04-22 11:39 PM


Painful to read Princess
But well said
Wishing you some relief or cure

Jack,

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow
7 posted 2000-04-23 01:15 AM


Very good poem, sad topic. My prayers are with you that you can have some relief if not a cure in the future.
Brenda Winniford
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 31

8 posted 2000-04-23 08:37 PM


Princess Poet!

No one can feel your own pain,but many can empathize with you.I myself have a Herniated disk in my back,also!
I have numerous medical problems,like A
Arthritis,and my car was hit by a Train! I was thrown free of my car,but I suffer pain everyday just from that!

Poetry and Laughter are my best pills,for some relief.Sometimes,it seems to work wonders! I hope,you will get better,but try not to dwell on your pain,for it will seem worse. I am not saying you dwell,I am suggesting that you try not to,if that is a tendency.

Wikket
Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340
Santa Clara, CA USA
9 posted 2000-04-24 08:49 PM


*sniff*  so sad Princess.  I feel for you, I really do.  I also have back pain do to a spinal injury 2 years ago...but you've conveyed yours so well, I don't think I have anything to scream about.  I'm glad you were able to let this out...it seems like it was long overdue!  Great Job!  --Jamie


Wikket
Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340
Santa Clara, CA USA
10 posted 2000-04-24 08:49 PM


*sniff*  so sad Princess.  I feel for you, I really do.  I also have back pain do to a spinal injury 2 years ago...but you've conveyed yours so well, I don't think I have anything to scream about.  I'm glad you were able to let this out...it seems like it was long overdue!  Great Job!  --Jamie


Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
11 posted 2000-04-25 01:31 PM


You've expressed your pain and emotions, eloquently in this piece, PrincessPoet ...
You are in my prayers ....

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