Jealous of a Morning Walk

jealous of
a morning walk
pleasantries
underneath
sun- rise and set

jealous of
painlessness
yet muscle
ache
oh i’d take

jealous of
going, going,
gone
out all day
pulling
my weight

jealous of
watching
so effortlessly
the jaunt
of travelers

jealous for
the blessings
given
for all these years
I’ll hope for fix

so others jealously will watch
me effortlessly with my slow gait
i’d settle for mostly pain free
i’d jump for joy but carefully
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Buhagiar Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
No pain, no gain. A lovely poem
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
or all gain…all pain 8 out of 10! Getting an epidural on Thursday! Hugs and thanks!
Bayles Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Good story telling here, and a good showing of emotion. I like the sense of optimism at the end. My heart goes out to you.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Thank you, Mike!
Peck Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Oh, Kim--I'm so sorry. I know what you mean by jealous. I'm not in constant pain, but my hands barely work now. I see the youth doing things so effortlessly and I wish I could do it all over again... Best hopes for you, Dear Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My heart goes out to you too! We had a good run, not that we’re giving up ;)
George Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hi Kim, sorry to know that you have aches in your body. Once I was bed ridden with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I used to grow jealous of people going for morning walks or children running around. By God's grace, I am almost cured of all aches. Now I can walk and move about without any pain. Hope healing will soon come to you too. My Prayers!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Thank you so much! Hugs
Hind Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I'm so sorry you're in pain. :( Hope you feel better, I just sent a prayer your way ... "i’d jump for joy but carefully" no way you would take it for granted then! <3 xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thank you too xoxoxo Thanks for the prayer!
Williams Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Dear Kim,your poem is quietly powerful—a tender, honest expression of longing wrapped in vulnerability and resilience. The repetition of “jealous of” and “jealous for” beautifully captures the ache of missing what once was or what might never have been, while also planting seeds of hope....Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, Maria! I appreciate your comment :) Hugs
Winter Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dear Kim, this poem is so real! I love how you're being super honest about feeling jealous of people who seem to have it easier, whether it's their morning walks or their ability to go about their day without pain. Love it! Nicely penned! Best, Anne
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Thank you, Anne! I miss my walks :)
Allison Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
aww Kim but if truth be told I am sure there are some people would be envious of everything you can still do and they cant. hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Totally agree! Hugs :)
Gifford Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hello Kim, this is nicely penned . I know what you mean.. pain isn’t nice it takes our joy away.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you, Zyrool!
Maul Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I can appreciate this writing
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanks, Mike!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thanks, Mike!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I enjoyed reading your write. Have a wonderful day writing away..............
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Thank you, sweet Paula!
Curtis Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I know how you feel, I was considering doing a Jumping Jack then realizing I no longer could was eye opening.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
lol…right?!
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