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How can I feel so tired? I've slept for most of the day, Being in constant pain, Is causing me dismay. It's not just my knee, I have cervicalgia to put up with too, My right side is shot to ****, What the bloody hell am I to do? I'm taking tramadol and gabapentin, With amitriptyline and co-codamol on top, I'm surprised I'm not rattling, I just want this pain to stop. I have vitamin D supplements, B12 injections every quarter, My medications dry out my mouth, I spend all day drinking water. I can't sleep due to the pain, Oh dear, woe is me, If it's not that keeping me awake, It's the many times I have to get up to pee. I think I'll give myself up for scrap, Not that I've got many working parts, And seeing as I've had curry for tea, They certainly won't want me with farts. So, I'll just sit here and wallow, Taking strong painkillers is a swine, Beer and spirits are off limits, I can't even have a glass of wine. But, hey I'm still smiling, If I don't I'll break down and cry, It's time to take my tablets, Zombified time is nigh.

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Date: 6/12/2017 12:46:00 PM
Now I can surely relate to this poem, they say laughter is the best medicine, so this brought me a smile! :)
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Kay Roberts
Date: 6/13/2017 2:59:00 AM
Hi Arthur. I'm happy to hear that I brought a smile to your face. I too believe, that laughter is the best medicine. I'm trying to stay positive and smile everyday :) Thank you for your kind words. :)
Date: 6/11/2017 8:06:00 PM
It could be worse, I think. Lol I know age is a dirty word when it comes to women but...Look at the bright side, with things that bad they can only get better:) Funny poem, sorta:)
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Kay Roberts
Date: 6/12/2017 1:04:00 AM
Thank you Daniel. You're absolutely right and my husband said more or less the same thing yesterday. His words were, "You've got to catch a break soon, surely? I'm hoping so anyway. Take Care :)
Date: 6/11/2017 4:07:00 PM
Hi Kay. Haven't seen you lately. I hope that your pain lessens. I know all about bad physical pain !
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Date: 6/11/2017 6:06:00 PM
Hi Heidi, Thank you and I hope you're keeping well. I have been around as and when I can, my medication is spacing me out and my head is all over the place at the moment, so my writing is taking a backseat unfortunately. Take Care. Sending HUGS.

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