Chetta Achara Poet Acrostic

Notes About The Poem

For: My Challenge for October Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
October 7, 2025

Back Pain

Back pain comes when I am old,
After a lifetime of being bold.
Can I ever find relief?
Kinfolk give advice beyond belief,
Perhaps they will just shut up
And let me suffer to make me tough~
Instead I lie upon my bed, 
Neglecting cobwebs overhead

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM This is cute and funny, Connie. The last line was sure clever. Congrats for your win. Also, sorry you have this problem. I know very well how painful it is for my husband. Chetta Achara November 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM Thank you

Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM So sorry…my back pain exhibits in the leg…hugs…I know what you mean by the helpers. Chetta Achara October 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM My back pain is chronic, but it hasn't crippled me yet. Blessings to you.