Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

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For Andrea's Contest

Fingers

I now type with only a finger
For neuropathy makes me lame
Muscle spasms in hands linger
My hands seem to ignore my brain

It’s as if I never was a typist
Who flew 65 words a minute
Now I’m limited my gripe is
Takes me longer to finish

You’d think I’d complain I’m not vain
My other deficiencies are worse
But who wants an artist who can’t paint
Or a poet too hurt to word verse

I know my lupus has no cure
My asthma is no fun to me
But give me fingers fast and pure
To delight in the writing with ease

When I try to play piano
Fudge fingers suck the air
Notes yell like silver Soprano 
A melody ruined by despair 

I have mixed feeling about it
We all have a cross to bare right
But with fingers like mine I doubt it
Could complain and moan all night

Dear poetess had hip surgery
And has persevered despite all
So I say what the nerve of me
To complain of finger pain small talk

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David Crandall October 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM Oh, that sounds frustrating. I wonder if there are any voice activated type things that would help? Karen Jones October 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM I know of an old application called Dragon but I don’t have it

Hilda Greenhough October 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM I feel the strength in your verse. I hope there 'comes a way to help you. Your writing is beautiful, even with just a finger. Karen Jones October 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM Aw thank you sweet Hilda!

Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM Had to continue in a new box. Because it is easier to be lying in bed , I too just use one finger here on my cell phone. (I never mastered thumb texting) But I would be so sad to lose my fast typing ability. It's a terrible thing and I give you a fave for writing so well about it. Karen Jones October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM Aw thanks for the fav! My neuropathy is actually not as bad as yours as I stepped on a tack and had not realized until I saw blood!

Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM Awww were you making a mention of me at the end?? Believe me. My hip surgery was a cake walk compared to the neuropathy sensations I now have to live with 24/ 7 just for letting a doctor give me injections of Prolia 9 years ago. I know how awful you must feel losing that ability you once had. I no longer have the ability to enjoy my food or stand a long time because of nerve pain going down my back. So I always am with my back against chair or pillow. Andrea Dietrich October 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM Thanks, Karen Karen Jones October 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM Yes you were on my mind and wow I didn’t know how much you suffer! You are truly an inspiration

I Am Anaya October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM To be struck with so much pain makes my heartbreak for you Karen. Your sweet gentle nature makes up for everything you have to endure. Hoping you find kind remedies & will continue poetry uniquely yours poetess. Please don't be afraid to complain, suffering in silence is more than one can chew. Ha. Faving! Karen Jones October 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM You are kind! Thanks for thinking of me and like Paula says it is life! Wow a fav I am honored!

Paula Goldsmith October 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM What a write/story you have here. I enjoyed reading your "Fingers" write. So Sorry... Right now, I am having back pain. Been to the drs twice this week. Guess it is part of life.  "Good Luck"  Have a blessed day writing away............... Karen Jones October 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM Sorry you have back pain Paula! I agree it’s life and thanks for sharing.