Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

Within Me – A Poem

Every time I look into the mirror, I see my faults and imperfections: lazy eye, missing teeth, the belly that won’t disappear no matter how much exercise I do. Thinning hair, the scars on my body. And even though they aren’t visible, I see… Continue Reading “Within Me – A Poem”

Expecto Patronum – A Poem

My Dementor lives inside of me. Its actions don’t respond to pleading, or begging or cries of fear. I can see my Dementor inside my skin, running its fingers along my bones or pricking at my muscles. It tries to take my life from… Continue Reading “Expecto Patronum – A Poem”

What Lay Forgotten – A Poem

She got on to the elevator. When she saw me, her smile brightened and her whole body shone. “Hi!” She said, excitedly. “How are you? I haven’t seen you in forever!” I looked through my memory, the albums of memories that are there. I… Continue Reading “What Lay Forgotten – A Poem”

The Perfect Mess of Living – A Poem

“I don’t know where it comes from.” I told her. “This need for perfection. I’m far too hard on myself.” She looked at me, her lips pursed in thought. “Maybe that’s why you got MS.” She said. I looked at her. “What do you… Continue Reading “The Perfect Mess of Living – A Poem”

Reaching for the Sun – A Poem

Two years ago, there was only darkness. My body had rebelled against me, shifting its shape into something new and, at the time, utterly terrifying. It was the unknown of how my life would become that I found most frightening of all. I hid… Continue Reading “Reaching for the Sun – A Poem”