Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Healing Hope

Trembling she grins, beaming
resonating in shadows 
Soft and delicate flashes, 
Wiping at bruised faith
Contemplating second chances
Now fading, falling away
Like the silence within a dream
After the music creates
Guitar promises, harmony
From the darkness 
Where she remains only
The stillness beneath
Heavy reflections - soothing
Coloring her illness, Multiple sclerosis
In hues of richest wisdoms
Insights to protect her from listening
To the dark, the fragile, the weakness
It is her strength, her conviction
Lying through the images, the wishes 
Telling her, in brave sighs 
She will surely get well
Never mind – the doctor’s 
Details, the diagnosis 
Frail, dissecting her grief 
Remembering the way
Everyone has to face pain – even this 
Some way, some day
It is impossible to mourn 
This memory long gone, her
Fears will sing a song,
Like the melody found in oaks
Dancing through the wind
Woods stirred by the breathe
Only God could exhale

In time, she will respond 
With prayers that never fail 
Her fears grow pale – in comparison
To the details, the temptation
Dread spreads like the branches
In the strong, faithful tree
Who waits, quietly – for the wind 
To chase its branches, its muscles
Quivering beneath the weight
Staggering on through
Storms that betray its weakest
Boughs, its faintest ache,
The twinge of guilt softening
Limbs who listen, hushing
Away the darkness, risking all
Hope for the chance of healing

Will this disease reveal
Her fears and tears,
The way silence fades into
Shadows burning away
The past, the memories of times
When her only worries were
Defined by forgotten dreams,
Echoing beneath wings
As she soared – gliding into
Reveries who sincerely believed
This time, there would be no need
For the song of grace, melting
Burdens into hours full of black

Will she fly again?
Will she know the victory?
One tear blinds her heart
As she vibrates with doubts
Hesitating to believe in recovery

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Timothy Ray April 1, 2023 at 7:25 PM caught in the web of this diagnosis brings back so many memories of my time in hospitals with those with terminal outcomes....all the components, patient, family, friends, and hospital staff all revolve around the diagnosis...it is a difficult road....this poem does a wonderful expose of the patient...what a tribute it is when a poet does such a wonderful job explaining to those who must stand with them what paths must be walked...thank you so much for this

Nancy Kaufman March 29, 2023 at 12:53 PM Hi Gina, So emotive is this write of yours. You drew me in so well with it. My beautiful baby girl was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I was praying the doctor's were wrong but it's definitive. She is only 42 and an in great shape, athletic, eats well, non-smoker. Doctor's seem to know more now about this disease and hopefully can slow down the progress. I hope and pray for a good prognosis here,

Andrea Dietrich March 29, 2023 at 12:29 PM So many emotions take place when a bad disease is diagnosed . One I can relate to, dear Regina.

Paula Goldsmith March 29, 2023 at 8:45 AM A lovely yet sad write. Being sick is no fun. Have a blessed day................

Linda Alice Fowler March 29, 2023 at 7:52 AM Sad Gina. Pain is so debilitating, compounded with the side effects of the drugs that are supposed to "help". I'm sure it is difficult to keep the faith. Nice penning! :)