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Imprinted Self Message

Stubbing a toe hurts like hell Count to ten or curse and yell Never to learn, walking in bare feet When suddenly brick pillar my foot did meet. Limping, near crying I hobble indoors My stupidity again put me in the wars Elevating my foot hoping pain quickly ease Controlling each breath as I slowly deep breathe. Scrapes of skin and beginning to bruise My little toe, shades of red and blue hues Swollen, still swelling and when I think back I'm sure I did hear the sound of a crack. Pain killers inside me, indoors I did stay The bruising and toe was bigger next day My tiny toe like a mini fat sausage Shoes always wear - my imprinted self message. 12.08.21

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Paul Bell

Date: 8/31/2021 12:21:00 PM

It is amazing how many curse words you can utter when stubbing your toe. Actually, it is amazing how many times you're that angry you kick said object again, and that really hurts. On the plus side, it did make a funny poem.

Emilia James
Date: 8/31/2021 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Paul. I can laugh at it now but if I had kicked it again that would of just about finished me lol. Emilia : )

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/18/2021 1:19:00 AM

I totally enjoyed reading your message Emilia... Hope your toe is better now dear and take care... Hugs... ~ Ani

Emilia James
Date: 8/19/2021 2:43:00 AM

Thank you Ani, toe is still quiet sore but bruise has now gone. Hugs, Emilia : )

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 8/15/2021 12:46:00 PM

I stubbed my big toe that had gout./ I dare not say words that I shout./ Now that was the worst ever pain/ For it damn near drove me insane.

Emilia James
Date: 8/15/2021 2:00:00 PM

Triple ouch on that one Tony, can't imagaine that pain and definitely wouldn't want to experience it. The one I have now is the worse for me and hope I won't do it again but time will tell lol. Emilia.

Simon Hamill

Date: 8/14/2021 6:45:00 PM

Hi emilia.hope you wasn't drunk again.lol.you always make me smile.thank you.take care.simon:):)

Emilia James
Date: 8/15/2021 1:51:00 PM

Hi Simon, wish I had been drunk lol, I can laugh at myself just wish I wasn't as clumsy as I am. Happy to know that I can make you smile Simon : ) look after yourself, Emilia : )

Natasha L Scragg

Date: 8/13/2021 2:31:00 PM

Oooo... Stubbed toes always a pain. Love the way you've expressed this in your poetry x

Emilia James
Date: 8/13/2021 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Natasha, I never seem to learn my lesson, I'm quiet and accident prone person or just very unlucky lol. Emilia x

John Gondolf

Date: 8/13/2021 4:45:00 AM

I had to laugh, Emilia, sorry, I have been there so many times. I usually cuss very loudly, every cuss word I can think of, even making up some new ones. I like your wine treatment, I will have to try that next time. I hope your toe is feeling better today and if not, pour another glass, cheers my friend. Hugs, John

Emilia James
Date: 8/13/2021 2:22:00 PM

Toe is very painful still but early days yet. Hope you don't stub your toe again John but if you do I definitely recommend the wine treatment. Thank you for toe feeling better wishes, I raise my glass *chink* cheers my friend. Hugs Emilia : )

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/12/2021 9:06:00 AM

Yikes, there's nothing more painful, hope it didnt happen to you. Tom

Emilia James
Date: 8/15/2021 2:01:00 PM

pun excused lol.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/12/2021 2:29:00 PM

Ouch, hope you are soon back on your feet excuse the pun.

Emilia James
Date: 8/12/2021 9:38:00 AM

Yes it did Tom, it happened yesterday and to make things worse I trod on some glass (dish fell out kitchen cupboard) and cut my other foot few days earlier so I'm hoppling around at the moment. Am feeling the pain but wine helps, I just need larger amounts of it lol, Emilia : )