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Today I hoped to achieve something great, Something many would consider a heroic trait, Giving plasma to those in need, With the hope that the doctor's treatments would succeed. Taking me back after a two hour wait, I realized there were some things which they needed to set straight, For while I appeared as well as could be, There was my underlying problem of epilepsy. I suspected beforehand what I was to be told, All things considered I kept myself controlled, For even though it'd have to wait 3 years, I realized that I had no great fears. As I refused to be distressed, For I knew that I'd done my best, I knew also what seemed as a setback to some Was still a chance of a lifetime to come. I'll wait to help those in anyway open to me, Even if this path has yet to be seen, My chance will come again someday, And I refuse to let my enthusiasm fade away. ~ What people thought~ Sarah Gosa - I wondered while I was reading if it was the medication or the condition of epilepsy that kept you from being able to donate your plasma and what is the significance of three years. Enjoyed the voice of someone wanting to help out in their community. There are other ways to be of public service if this is not a good fit for you. It is defeating when we want to help but for some reason we can't. I had epilepsy as a child and have also donated my blood in the past so I could relate to the feelings in your poem. The last time I donated blood they separated the platelets out and pumped saline back into my veins, if I remember correctly. I hope you find an enjoyable way to spend your time. Thank you so much for sharing your poem with me. Noble Knight - Epilepsy, there is a subject I know too well. Grand poem amazing job ALW89 - I really enjoyed this. Your tone went from excited to give yourself to others, then you showed your defeat. Seemingly having an illness like epilepsy can be an internal set back, since you appear well on the outside. Your writing showcased that and the poem ended with hope and put a nice spin on the defeat. Being in the medical profession I was really inspired by this.
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