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Let Me Go Osteoarthritis

Many days I am as frisky as dandelions of the diaspora With mine liberated wings in the pristine skies I fly… fly… Other days it is unbearable to sit up right And must have a soft cushion to hold me safe; I cry… cry… Most of the days I am able to jump the rainbow’s height My resilient soul takes me high… high… Some days taking a foot forward is like Everest on my back A helping hand I must hold; I am so very shy… shy… Yesterday I ran the speed of the fiery gusts My frame promising a flight to heaven; so very nigh… nigh… Today my hands fail to secure my shoe laces The only painless movement in me, my gaze; but Why… why?

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/12/2018 9:45:00 PM

Great write on aches and pains & aging. I'm 62. I was born with scoliosis, I had a car wreck a few yrs back which did more damage to neck/spine & broken jaw. Anyways I've been using turmeric milk,lemon water with ginger, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, roasted garlic, honey / maple syrup. Look it up on internet :)

Rohini Balram
Date: 4/12/2018 11:25:00 PM

I am sorry to hear about your condition, Debbie. Thank you for the list of herbal remedies; I use some of these with a hot shower, light massage and exercises to keep the blood circulating. I see a few new ones that you have mentioned; I shall have a read on those- thanks :)

Jan Allison

Date: 8/6/2017 6:01:00 PM

My heart goes out to you Rohini my mother and aunt both suffer - I have osteoarthritis in my shoulder and spine so I can relate just a little to what you say. You are so young i do hope they can find treatment to bring this under control for you:-) hugs jan xx

Rohini Balram
Date: 8/6/2017 6:21:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I am finally settling in for traditional and herbal means of treatment as medically I have given up. I can see some improvements. :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/4/2017 8:39:00 PM

This is an honest revelation of how difficult it can be to never know when "Everest" will crawl upon the back. I'm sorry to know you must endure such a weight. A well written poem, and one that many can relate. Thank you for sharing :)

Rohini Balram
Date: 6/5/2017 1:37:00 AM

I am glad you liked it Carrie. Warm words of appreciation and sympathy; absolute pain killers. Thank you.