Healing Hope
Trembling she grins, beaming
resonating in shadows
Soft and delicate flashes,
Wiping at bruised faith
Contemplating second chances
Now fading, falling away
Like the silence within a dream
After the music creates
Guitar promises, harmony
From the darkness
Where she remains only
The stillness beneath
Heavy reflections - soothing
Coloring her illness, Multiple sclerosis
In hues of richest wisdoms
Insights to protect her from listening
To the dark,
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Categories:
multiple sclerosis, angst, anxiety, courage, fear,
Form: Free verse
Jl
Superstitious tongues childhood blights
Exorcisms and voodoo fill his nights
A cursed birth, a an evil within
Only he knows that the devil is him
How else can a child so bright
Make sense of such a plight?
No spell can cast his evil out
But leaves him scarred
and in no doubt
That those who care are mistreating him:
Youthfulful
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Categories:
multiple sclerosis, bereavement, betrayal,
Form: Rhyme
Multiple Sclerosis An Invisible Disease
My heart hurts my soul is depleted
I used to walk around feeling so undefeated
The pain is at a tipping point & I just can't beat it
My brain is killing me & my body follows suit
Sometimes I wonder if I should just pick it up & shoot
Early morning headaches feel like a tumour
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Categories:
multiple sclerosis, anxiety, body, health, inspirational,
Form: ABC
Multiple Sclerosis
Memory Loss
Urinary problems
Losing vision
Thinking difficulties
Individual weakness
Painful moments
Losing balance
Extreme fatigue
Stress induced
Coordination problems
Life altering
Emotional rollercoaster
Reduced strength
Over reacting
Smell sensitivity
Irritable feelings
Suffering daily
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Categories:
multiple sclerosis, caregiving, confusion, dedication, faith,
Form: Acrostic
Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Many people don’t
Understand all the
Limitations we face.
These affect each
Individual differently yet
People continue to
Laugh when we
Experience “MS Moments”
Some moments like:
Cognitive and memory
Loss along with
Extreme fatigue can
Ruin plans with
Others because even
Stress can make
Individuals with MS
Suffer a relapse
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Categories:
multiple sclerosis, health, hope, life, people
Form: Acrostic