Open Poetry #39 |
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Re-Identification for Another Day |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia ![]() |
Pain, you've rode beside me and on me and in me. I've tried to outrun you But only go where you send me. Nine ruptured discs for twenty eight years You're all that I know Like you've always been here. No pills do I take To chase you away. I learned from mistakes where my private Hells lay. Through all of these years I've pushed past your grip I go through my gears by biting my lip. And yes... I've grown tired weary and worn All my salt, I've perspired My bootstraps are torn. The weeds have grown tall and overtaken the yard. I hear duty call... But, it's just so damn hard. Before I start... I'm exhausted From pushing past you. But, I'll do it. I'll do it ! What else can I do? You seldom get mentioned. They all see a smile It's not my intention to share the taste of your bile. Each day is a blessing. Every spasm is bliss. With one million more... You'll get no more than this. You're as much a part of me as my thoughts and heart beat A thorn of Life's rose and Oh ! Life is sweet ! So today, I speak of you With a curse and a kiss. Now, I'll rise up above you... You'll get no more than this. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
XO, I am sorry to learn of your ever-present suffering. I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be for you. I admire the strength, courage, and tenacity it takes to get through each day in spite of your pain ~ and without pain-killers! A well-written sharing of your difficult journey. God bless you, my friend! Loving, healing hugs, XO Linda |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
((( Earth Angel ))) Thank you. Yes, every once in awhile I imagine there being a "sufferer". Especially in the mornings. LOL But...That is also a part of the glorious gift of Life. Beyond the occasional bouts of whining...there is the hope that by grace I will see MANY more years of "suffering". ::smiles:: |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
We do do it, because we have to...so so sorry to read of your experience...9 ruptured disc's????? come er...I want to hug you.... God bless you Mr Poet... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Have experienced this pain, and yep, coulnd't stand having to use pain killers either. I love the way you laid this out Larry and Yanno, you are so correct. We gotta be grateful we get one more day, to feel the pain. c'mere ![]() seek the flame within yourself |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry? C'mere... ![]() Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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