Life Between the Surreal
A Poem About Living with Multiple Sclerosis
my brain, dotted with specks to sate
the god of unpredictability,
has decided on quiet---temporarily.
And so, feverously and with purpose, I write;
page after page, black upon white,
my words and thoughts flow in sweet clarity.
I enjoy these long, lucid times,
when confidence remembers and climbs
upward---for a month, or two, or three.
I'll take what I can get sporadically.
For the moment, I'll pour out my heart
in pleasing balm, or scathing rants, sharp and tart,
Until MS, once more, tears at my serenity.
I'm learning to live in moments clear:
Sweet segments of life between the surreal.
~
For more information on MS (multiple sclerosis) see "Are you Aware? The Multiple Sclerosis FAQ Sheet"
Published by Charlene S Noto
Currently resides with her husband and two labs, Max and Molly, in the US Pacific NW. Enjoying both her writing and her quilting, she is learning to live creatively with Multiple Sclerosis. View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentWhat a great poem! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful! How clearly you describe emotions, symptoms, and feelings.
You have a poetic gift. Love it.
These words have touched me!...
Your words always touch me in a special way!
Beautiful addition to your AC portfolio. It made me sad and glad at the same time
Wonderful to see you adding a bit of your poetry, Charlene. I'm sure others will enjoy it, just as I always have.