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Still

So long, so many weeks
And the pain stays and does not disappear
Every time  I think  it times to go forward,
Take the hip take it off and start a new one
Something new comes up and I am at the beginning again
At one time does one  end it all when does that make sense

I am not sure anymore, but I am deeply tired
The weather is hot the sky turns cold at night 
My hip throbs  and stings
And even my doctor grows tired.

Yet the sky is a azure blue
The black squirrels  whisper 
My dog watches me every moment
And the doors sway in light wind

Life alive 
Still

Copyright © Linda Milgate | Year Posted 2022

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Gary Radice Date: 9/5/2023 9:15:00 AM I decided to read this poem from your list simply because it shares a title with one of my own. I really like the way your opening lines led me in; I really wanted to find out more. I felt your pain through your words and then, cleverly, the third stanza that begins with 'yet' (a word that hints at an air of positivity to follow) delivers such. Life can be hard and beautiful. The word 'still' at the end may refer to life going on or your lack of mobility. My thoughts anyway. :) Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 8/27/2022 7:27:00 AM Linda your poems speak of true feelings and life pain touched with sadness. A pleasure to read…..Debx Login to Reply

Jeff Kyser Date: 8/26/2022 7:24:00 PM I feel this one. Total knee replacement, had to go back for an adjustment, 40 painful PT sessions, some leaving a grown man in tears. It does get better, subside over time, and we learn a lot about ourselves on the way. I love the positive ending of this one! Login to Reply Linda Milgate Date: 8/29/2022 2:27:00 PM hope you are feeling better now, I am on hold, doing some good reading and trying not to watch too much news urg!!