Pain Poetry | Drown My Pain, Not My Spirit

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Drown My Pain, Not My Spirit

How odd how perverse that
all which is missed
the routine the humdrum
the week’s shopping list
that I once called painfully,
mind-numbingly dull
seems now like a life
so exciting and full
and here this distorted
reflection of me
not dying not living
just asking to be
not burning not drowning
just one more time free

Written by ©MikeR, chronic pain patient.

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Veteran CRPS warrior, advocate, writer, bibliophile, terrified-optimist.
This humble tower was born out of compassion and empathy for fellow warriors who also face such pain and limitations; to ensure nobody feels alone in their pain and chronic illness, to empower fellow warriors with invaluable resources, and to educate and raise awareness among caregivers and allies.
Wishing you strength, far kinder days, and a reminder that you are never alone in this. Gentle hugs ♥️ Princess x

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Sarah gowler says

September 21 at 10:28 pm

My poem
No matter how near
No matter how far
You’ll always be here
In my heart
Friends forever
You and me
That’s how it
Will always be

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- Princess says
  
  September 30 at 9:41 am
  
  Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your beautiful poem. Gentlest hugs and love x
  
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[…] Instead of finding yourself pulled under this vast, oncoming wave, stop a moment. Take a deep breath. Trying to hold all this at once, to think of it all at once is a recipe for stress and even more overwhelm. Know that you’re only feeling this overwhelm because you care. If you didn’t care about others, about what you do, give, and your place and purpose in the world you wouldn’t feel overwhelmed. […]

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