A Soul Awakened

He lay there, unable to move 
a vibrant young man, his mistake
going too fast on a wet greasy road
slipped slithered and crashed into a wall
His life was rugby, football all sports 
forever keeping fit, had new girl
will she stay around, doesn’t want pity just love, 
love of each others hearts

He has lain there for 6 months now
feels the inevitable twitch now and again
just muscles flexing themselves, 
giving hope to the person without any, until that day
His surgeon came to him, “
There is a breakthrough, always an element of risk”
Without a second to think he answers
I am ready to take that chance

Epidural spinal cord stimulation and repeated motion training.
After a short time he can now stand for a few minutes
and move his toes.
His soul is awakened belief in prayer answered he smiles again
Hard work and hope will bring him through
The light at the end of the tunnel is now near.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Seren, congratulations in Gail's "A Soul Awakened" contest.. take care~ LINDA
Gildersleeve Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Seren congratulations on your heartfelt poem. Warm Smiles, Connie
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM
congratulations on your number one spot Seren xx
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April 28, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Congrats on your grand win~A.O
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 7:27 AM
What a journey such pain and such joy! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Jones Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM
Congratulations seren..a great hope filled write...
Seal Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 6:55 PM
Congratulations on the win in this contest Seren, sad story with happy ending, very nicely written. Take care, Richard
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 2:33 AM
very strong stuff Seren, and very well presented . xx
Roberts Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 7:41 AM
Thanks Mandy...Seren
Richards Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Wow.......what a powerful story, and thankfully a hopeful message for anyone who may be going through something similar. This is a story worth telling........beautifully written!
Roberts Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Thank you Carrie.....Seren
Jones Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Wonderful Seren ..good luck...Donna
Roberts Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Thank you Donna....Seren
Goff Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Seren, yes, powerful! Jimbo
Roberts Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM
thanks Jimbo for commenting and stopping...Seren
Sivey Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 6:29 AM
This is a powerful write you have written here my friend! I am impressed with this incredible poem Seren! You have delighted me with the splendor of this lovely piece! What an astounding poem, Great Work!!
Roberts Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Thx Russell ...Seren
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