Neuropathy

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    Neuropathy
    I'm so sleepy.....these pain pills cause a fog to settle in my brain. My body relaxes and my breath comes slow....I feel myself melting into my bed. The pain is leaving me reluctantly, and I am drifting into a blissful state of nothingness.....time stands still for awhile.
    Then, something begins to pull me up out of the quiet depths to which I have descended; Politely at first, then, more insistent....it's back....I had hoped this time, maybe, it would be gone forever.
    No, it's back.....the pain....it's back.
    What does it want? It robs me of my morning run, it will not let me dance....I want to cut my feet off and be done with it....but I can't do that...I have too many cute shoes! Oh well, how many refills do I have on this prescription?

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    Troy commented on Neuropathy

    06-12-2010

    Wonderful . i can understand this pain in my own way as i suffer from it as well , keep the fight and dont let the pain destroy you
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    simoneaugustus commented on Neuropathy

    06-12-2010

    I can relate all too well to this one! You have such a gift for writing!
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    sk

    06/12/2010

    Thank you for all your kind comments. I've read your biography and feel a bit ashamed for complaining about my neuropathy in light of your struggles. Now I will return to your page and check out your writings!

    simoneaugustus

    06/12/2010

    Lol! No, don't feel guilty! Pain is pain and it stinks no matter what. It's a terrible thing to have in common, but it does help to feel like we're not alone. ;) Thanks for sharing your beautiful writing!

    countrypoet commented on Neuropathy

    11-20-2009

    I can relate to this poem.I had some problems with neuropathy in my hands a few years ago and had to go to physical therapy for a few months to gain back my flexibility in my hands.I love the positive spin you put on the end of this poem about the shoes.Nicely done.
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    MLong commented on Neuropathy

    04-22-2009

    P.S. Check out my zodiac sign!! LOL!!
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    MLong commented on Neuropathy

    04-22-2009

    You are singing my tune!!I am in recovery and this talks of one of my addictions.I hear ya.Great stuff.Alot of people don't get that addiction and alcoholism is not about "will power" I think you rock.Read me sometime.
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