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Arm Wrestling with MS
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Arm Wrestling with MS |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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My town was an orphan, waiting my return It was small, but precisely mine Not to possess, but to be part of Like memories once again warming up Wicked little nostalgia, playing hide and seek While insulation slowly frayed from electrical wiring Grasping, long dark corridors of the past Which always stood on my shoulders But…never seemed to be able to anchor Boasting around like a male ego Not understanding why I wasn’t always there Lost the dish cloth, every time the power went out Snared with ink blots, staggering like an alcoholic My head was lifted up by the wind Throwing both of us into the side of a cliff Slowly climbing a makeshift ladder We found each other once again…if only for moments Trembling, half blind and dead Mind’s eye of history, had been shot down And it would leave, taking with it, paths I had taken While laying unconscious in cold blue modern art Slowly, ever slowly, antique mystery unfolded Returning, after long dark forest walks Convinced there really was a Merlin I could hear the room breathing again! There was an inhuman and unnatural insurance policy One of which was a master of magic Returning my past, in it’s own particular clock Tugging my mind like a beautiful proud matriarch It was good to feel the tears break through Even if contrary in it’s passage There was a time, my life didn’t live here anymore Unbearably humiliating, those drunken stubbers But as the past returns, now, I’m like a child Pulling candles out of a birthday cake, one at a time It is now proven that a person can have one bout with MS and have it never return again. The entire ordeal lasted approximately 2 years... I thourough believe that someone was watching over me...and the loss of memory still comes back at it's leisure...but nothing a body can't deal with  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
quote: Such a vivid frightening description of MS! Hope it never revisits with that intensity again. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"While laying unconscious in cold blue modern art Slowly, ever slowly, antique mystery unfolded Returning, after long dark forest walks Convinced there really was a Merlin I could hear the room breathing again" ~ This is an excellent example of why I enjoy reading you!!! You are a masterfully poetic poetessa! I could read you forever! What a horrible experience you had. I pray that you never have to stumble down that path again! Loving hugs, Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I've got to admit, I didn't read the title and I thought this was about an old romance. It was an incredible read that way,too, but new meaning occurred when I read the notes at the bottom. This is excellent, one of your best, I think. thanks, misc'e |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lee~ Trusting that you are aware of my intense admiration for your elegance of ink~ This is just beautifully rendered on a subject so tender~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lee, this is the most incredible piece I have read in a long long time... Bless you for being able to write about it with such clarity. Let's pray you never ever have to endure another bout. ~Hugging you tight, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
LeeJ What a talent you have with words, my friend. An amazing journey you were on...and I can see that although you were strong and beautiful before it, you are now more so! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
many thanks to all of you...for your support and patience, enduring my sometimes overwhelming long reads...your all much appreciated, not to mention, talented poetesses. Yes, it was horrible at the time, but in all honesty, there are worse things and a little memory loss, never hurt anyone...smiles and hugs to you all |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Poor girl! Someone is watching over you! God Bless you Lee J!! JL  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
The following was my favorite stanza, too. That first line is priceless! I recently learned that a daughter of a friend has MS. Do think this would be a good one to share with her? Hers has stayed with her, pretty much, if I understood my friend right. If you think she might identify and perhaps even capture a semblance of hope for long remissions, do I have your permission? Please e-mail me, if so. Speaking of memory losses, mention the name of this poem in the e-mail in case it's a few days before you answer.  While laying unconscious in cold blue modern art Slowly, ever slowly, antique mystery unfolded Returning, after long dark forest walks Convinced there really was a Merlin I could hear the room breathing again! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
There was a time, my life didn’t live here anymore Unbearably humiliating, those drunken stubbers But as the past returns, now, I’m like a child Pulling candles out of a birthday cake, one at a time and what a beautigul gift you receive each time a candle comes round again very eloquently expressed about this bleak chapter in your life |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
"While laying unconscious in cold blue modern art Slowly, ever slowly, antique mystery unfolded Returning, after long dark forest walks Convinced there really was a Merlin I could hear the room breathing again!" Wow...2 years...I'm astounded. You are a marvel of life's pathway. So glad you returned to us with such gifts as your wonderful poetry! Truly thankful I am. Sincerely, Reg |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
What a story -- and what a miracle you are. I'm saving this one, LeeJ. You are so special. Thank you for penning this and sharing it. ....jo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Morning Lee J. Stopped to read your lovely words of hope and strength.Much enjoyed are talk last night and hope all is well today, my friend. Once many years ago I had an allergic reactions to medication the doctor had given me. It was like my body was frozen unable to move, my mind was still working but I could not communicate. I sit in the lunch-room at work with my head bowed and people walking by thinking I had fallen asleep. Finally someone stopped to see if I was alright as a tear fell to the floor all I could muster was "can't move". Needless to say I was taken to the emergency room and taken care of. The doctor later said I had given him gray hair. After reading this. This time in my life entered my mind and I thought I would share the fear we all have at one time or another in our life's. But when we have a deep down faith in out deepest inner self we will survive and rise above all tribulations. Talk to you soon girl friend. Love and lots of hugs. BonBon |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Lee, I inadvertantly deleted your e-mail without reading it. Please forgive me and resend your message. Virginia Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's like a second chance... and apparently, you're running with it. Well done, Lee J...a marvelous bit of insight... Here's to you, and your health! *clink* |
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