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Deborah1
Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653
New Hampshire

0 posted 2000-07-06 08:43 AM




The morning wake is difficult
As my body
Prepares for its day.
I step out of bed, joints
creaking..
Count your blessings I think

The routine is mapped out
I line up the medication
Second nature I suppose
Im tired, from nothing in
particular..
Exhaustion waiting to go
We are companions

My life is a daily planner
Each page carefully written
Any event preceeded or followed
By a rest period

No reservations
No pre-set commitments
Everything determined by
"tentative plans"
A back-up in place

Determination
Motivation
Self-Esteem
Confidence
Endurance
All re-written
Definitions changed

Still counting blessings
Im here..a part of..
Gods Plan


[This message has been edited by Deborah1 (edited 07-06-2000).]

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Hardrock
Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA
1 posted 2000-07-06 08:56 AM


Deb...Wonderful description of life with a chronic condition.  I wonder how many people live as you...tentative.  The difference is your attitude.  You will be one of those who, as they say in Recon Marines, "adapt, improvise and overcome".  Keep that positive attitude.  Love ya...Hardrock
lotharingia
Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany
2 posted 2000-07-06 09:10 AM


I agree with hardrock.
I greatly admire your strength.
Many give in to despair for less. You are an example to us all.

Lotharingia
"For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?"
Tom Holland


Wren
Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 312

3 posted 2000-07-06 10:50 AM


This is great! you captured the dispair and the restlessness so perfectly! This poem is so full of feeling.....I loved it!  
catalinamoon
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
4 posted 2000-07-06 11:46 AM


Very well put, Deb. I know what you are dealing with, and its not easy to stay positive. I admire your strength
Deborah1
Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653
New Hampshire
5 posted 2000-07-06 02:25 PM


They say too, there is strength in numbers...how lucky I am to have found all of you!!
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