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The Unknown

I’m sitting and waiting, to meet with my doc, The time passes slowly, while watching the clock. I have a disease, and some days aren’t the best, I swear some ones putting, me through my life’s test. Won’t know how I’ll feel, until I awake, Will I act like myself or more like a flake? My thinking and talking, sometimes they both lag, I will go to the store, and forget a bag. That darn short term memory, is the worst of all I try handling the rest, even when I fall. I have to write notes, though they seem like a book I must write down a note, to make sure I look. Sometimes I forget things, important ones too, Like blowing out candles, or know what to do. The kids say they’ve asked me, remembering… not! But they are so happy, for what they just got. There’s good days and bad days, I just never know Will my eyes go wacky, or stub my big toe? I must always laugh, or I’d sit and I’d cry Oops, I burnt our dinner, but gave it a try. The doorways seem smaller, like when I pass by I hit the walls, with my knees or thigh. I don’t want your pity, or sit all day long I always keep active, it helps me stay strong. I’ll trip over nothing, I laugh when I do I hate when that happens, my foot sticks like glue. This disease has no cure, they call it MS Hopefully they’ll find, what causes this BS.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/3/2009 5:16:00 AM
Wonderfully written poem about your plight Kelly, i can see by your work why i have added you to my favs. Your poetry is KOOLIO >> James
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Date: 9/30/2009 9:07:00 AM
Kelly, I needed to come read this again. I could not leave a message the first time I read it. I think maybe I truly was a little shocked. I don't believe I could handle it as well as you do. It may not seem like it but you are blessed. Just look at this poetry you write. It flows from your heart to print and is outstanding. I am so happy you are here at the Soup. I love reading your poetry my friend. So, please keep on keeping on. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
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Date: 9/30/2009 7:15:00 AM
It's great the way you can maintain a sense of humor while dealing with MS, Kelly. It not only makes the difficulties easier for you to handle, but for your family as well. Keep that positive attitude! I try to do the same as I get older. Enjoyed reading this poem as well as the other. Love, Carolyn
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