Tom Wright Poet Lyric

Conquering Pain

Conquering Pain
(Through Mental Toughness)
Written: by Miracle Man
10-9-2019
I try not acknowledging that nemesis pain,
I view pain as a temporary irritation.
I won’t surrender, letting it become my bane,
Unless brought on by some ablation.

Any lacerations, I’ve always viewed as minor,
Whether stapled, sutured, glued or such.
Though some have produced a dandy shiner,
I’m not accident prone nor am I a soft touch.

From a seven hour stay in the ER I Just came, 
For my eleventh sew, staple job on my head alone.
Each scar tells a story that’s never the same,
My twenty six scars began long before grown.

If hospital administered on an irregular basis,
Pills become my crutch for temporary relief.
I find pain a frame of mind in most cases,
And I avoid the road that might lead to grief.

I’ve seen a lot of days and some have been rough,
And a few of them has brought some scorch. 
But if your like a Pit Bull who thinks he’s tough,
You won’t let fear keep you tied to the porch.

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Sunlite Wanter October 10, 2019 at 10:58 AM A sad state of affairs for you, Tom! "This, too, shall pass."

Heidi Sands October 10, 2019 at 8:06 AM Inspirational poem to give hope to others. Excellent ending too. :)