Whether Resistant Part One
for R, my dear friend fighting against BPD
whether you're happy or feel very sad
think you are likeable or mostly bad
find yourself unsightly or rather pretty
wallow in pleasure or cheerless self-pity
whether use make up to smooth lurking doubt
all of us say you look gorgeous without
exquisite jewellery twinkle on you
or stroll in rags second hand and no shoe
though it´s a hard fight not easy to face
watching recovery come in snail's pace
though it´s a strong and inveterate foe
bravely let's fight him, my dear, have a go
whether soul's frozen or thoroughly warm
whether restored peace or calm before storm
whether mind's weightless or absorbed in thought
anything practical you once were taught?
whether determined or changing your mind
right answers within reach trying to find
misunderstandings wherever you go
feel paralyzed your true colours to show
though it´s frustrating be misunderstood
signs of true friendship they will do you good
though it´s a strong and inveterate foe
bravely let's fight him, my dear, have a go
walk under blue sky or through fog and mist
offered securities do they exist?
whether´s a bright path or one dark and grey
finding relief might be still a long way
fight for survival when demons arise
notice they might appear in changed disguise
do they come slowly or at spanking pace
sit out the challenge there is a safe place
though it´s a hard fight not easy to stand
don't think of busting your head in the sand
though it´s a strong and inveterate foe
bravely let's fight him, my dear, have a go
Copyright © Anton Bradinger | Year Posted 2022
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