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My Challenge For October Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich Written 10/10/2025

Hips

I can deep bend, I can prance, I can dance.
But when it's time for bed, not in romance.
I toss, turn in intense pain.
My hips, a drain on my brain.
Prescribe relievers are not worth two cents.

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Andrea Dietrich

November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM

Oh, so sorry about your hip. I remember you have told me numerous things you struggle with. Did you ever get surgery for it? I don't remember. I got my surgery last month and my limp has now disappeared. My other problems remain unresolved but I am so glad to have had the hip replacement. Congrats in my contest, Eve.

sara Etgen-Baker

October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Oh my, we share the same nighttime malady! best wishes with this contest entry.

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM

Thank you, Sara, it makes it for bad sleep.

Paula Goldsmith

October 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM

OH No !!! So sorry.... I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Hips" write. Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away.........

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM

Thank you,Paula, Bless you as well.

Sam Kauffman

October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Oh, Eve, I am so very sorry to hear of your hip pain. Landed on my back five months ago and, sometimes, at night, my hip is very sore and awakens me. Know you are in my prayers. Sending you blessings for a pain free sleep. I pray there will be some kind of resolution for your pain! Best wishes for the contest.

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM

Thank you, Sam. Sorry, I know how it feels falling on your back. I did that a few years back on my ceramic floor. While walking forward, my grandson at 2 at the time in his walker, came towards me, not expecting him and I stepped on the bar falling backwards. I know now how a basketball feels.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM

- No consolation... but, it sounds like my hips, Eve... but, I walk every day... I don't let the pain stop me - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM

- Terribly painful, Eve... you must feel the pain 24/7... so sorry, my friend - hugs

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Anne-Lise, i know walking helps a lot. I understand that it might be my disks grinding against each other.

Daisy Meadows

October 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM

Yes, it is frustrating when we can't settle. Hope you are feeling better soon xx

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM

Daisy, thank you so much for your visit and best wishes. Hugs

William Kelii Kekaula

October 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM

OMgoodness! I had a car accident when I was young, and it threw my back out. The inattentive guy hit my car from behind, and his car insurance paid 6 months of my chiropractor bills. I hope you will be able to remedy the situation, somehow. You’re in my prayers, Eve. Aloha.

Eve Roper

October 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM

Thank you so much, my friend. I hope you are doing well. Hugs and love

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