Reached for basic black today
red, blue and gold hang untouched in the closet
lasso of truth forlorn in the corner
too heavy for tired arms
outlines of a plane
just visible in the driveway
covered in fine layer of dust
world feels like it is moving on without me
blur of color, smells and sound
that overwhelmed senses cannot process
rest my head against my fists
allow a moment of mourning
for shattered illusion
of invincibility
spine of steel
requiem for a wonder woman
forced to accept that
she is only human
after all
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Reblogged this on Kindra M. Austin and commented:
Fibromyalgia is not a trash can diagnosis, people. The effects of the this illness reach far beyond physical pain. If you know someone living with Fibromyalgia, be kind to them. You don’t have to understand, and we don’t expect you to. We just want you to believe us, and love us.
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This poem is so real for me too. The feeling of the world moving on, brings tears to my eyes. Sending you my love ❤
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Thank you so much Wise-Woman– I have a feeling that learning that I can’t do as much as I used to is going to be a lesson I am going to learn the hard way more than once
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Yes, it definitely takes time and is a big adjustment. I’m still learning how to find balance and acceptance. Know that you have a bunch of love and support here, always ❤
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I feel it– thank you so much <3<3
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You’re very welcome ❤
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You learn like me – the hard way! I think you have a Title to write from “Learning The Hard Way”
Hugs,
Chuck
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We always learn more from our challenges than from what goes easily.
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This made me cry!
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I’m sorry!
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No, it was a good cry 😀
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And sometimes we need those, I know.
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I do not suffer from this disease. But I am educated in its effects…and I understand its reality. All my best, Warrioress. ❤
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Eric- Your compassion and support means the world!
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Wonder Woman may not be absolutely invincible oh, but she is undeniably incredibly powerful!
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Thank you Aurora ❤
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😉💙
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry.
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Thank you my friend.
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😉
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Chin up ⛅, you’re still a Wonder woman 😉
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Thank you my friend– I am grateful that you still think that
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Yes, You will still be Wonder Woman to us! Wonderful post. Insightful and elegant!!!
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Thank you Chuck
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For you are a princess warrior:)
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Thank you! High praise indeed!
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Good words, thanks
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You are most welcome
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