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QUIET PLACES
QUIET PLACES
At times
I curl up into myself
head low on my chest
arms in my own embrace
my thoughts no longer run to dreams
phantoms of fantasy
or to memories of bygone days
hauntings of the dead
Instead
I steal myself away
to quiet places inside of me
and
in whispers I speak
an unholy litany
to keep th the beasts at bay
as they begin to devour me
my soul and my body
Yet
I know there are those timEs
it is better to give in
and let them have their win
for this momentary eternity
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Geremia
Thu, 2011-08-18 19:24
Not to worrry. I have both
Not to worrry. I have both hands working better. Surgery successful on left. right is my Parknson side--will get worse as the dsease progresses. But I am ABLE NOW nd will fight to hold back the "Beast" as long as I can,
thank you, Rosinella
joe
author commentBarbara Writes
Sun, 2011-10-23 14:35
I new a aunt of mine as a child
she had Parkinson's and live many years cooking for herself and my uncle. I still can't imagine how she did it. But when she caught house on fire and was forced to let her husband care for her she went not too long afterward , so doing all we can to keep moving keeps us living longer despite the challenges.
Wishing you best as I lie here in pain not giving up
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Geremia
Sun, 2011-10-23 15:12
I was diagnosed two days ago
I was diagnosed two days ago as being in last stages. Barely can move but I do.
thanks,
joe
author commentBarbara Writes
Sun, 2011-10-23 15:34
I'm pulling for you
there is nothing lime friends in times like these
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Barbara Writes
Sun, 2011-10-23 15:34
I'm pulling for you
there is nothing lime friends in times like these
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Geremia
Sun, 2011-10-23 16:12
Yes !!!
Yes !!!
author commentmagics02
Thu, 2011-08-18 20:25
If Only For A Moment
To Joe from Mo
If only for a moment, eternity would give in
Sit on the now, as the time for eternal will win
Try to look forward to the eternal light
Not in a silent moment, nor the middle of a night
If only for a moment, eternity would give in
mms 8.19.11
Che Bello my Joe Geremia friend
Glad you are out of hospital and on the mend. In the last three weeks I am also on the mend from surgery. I found out when I do not focus on the me, the what and why I feel this way, there comes a breeze in the winds to take my thoughts and feelings to a distant place. One in which there is no pain and there is no struggle. We shall all hopefully get to this place and until that day, you just know someone cares and loves you. Me:)
Hugs to you my friend. Stay well even when the body tells us otherwise, we must fight the beast as you say, for we need the body to uphold the mind and the mind to uphold our bodies. Blessings of wellness and love sent your way tonight.
Mona
xoxo
Geremia
Thu, 2011-08-18 20:18
If only for a moment I could
If only for a moment I could see
what is beyond my mortal entity
if only for a moment eternity would let me in
and let the shadows fade
that haunt my every days
and steal nigiht dreams away
No one said t was gong to be easy
thanks, my dear f riend,
Joe
author commentmagics02
Thu, 2011-08-18 20:24
Hey Joe
We just did a duet poem together how about that! You want to post it. I just love this and seems we are both on the same page with it tonight. Unbelievable.
I go to the porch.
I look to the moon. I know this body will heal itself soon.
We can only hope. Time heals.
Surgery is rough and I am also looking at more surgeries. I will never give up writing though. no matter how the body pains me. Even if I have to do the voice over..
I love the two poems put it into one. Joe and Moe's masterpiece. Bravo Maestro
Smile I love you guy
Mona
xoxox
Geremia
Thu, 2011-08-18 22:20
Great idea, You must post it,
Great idea, You must post it, Mona.
author commentmagics02
Thu, 2011-08-18 23:11
Joe
I will work on this tomorrow.
Nite friend