Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

Knight, Princess, Wizard and Sage – A Poem

I choose to forge ahead, to push through the fog and fatigue and the forbidden forest that my body has become. I am the Knight, standing at the wall of brambles and thorns with his sword sharp enough to cut through but unsure how… Continue Reading “Knight, Princess, Wizard and Sage – A Poem”

Brain Storm Solar Flare – A Poem

Rain fills up my skin until I can’t breathe. There is an anchor sitting in my chest. I can feel its weight as it moves side to side, trying to find purchase                                          in the waves but finding none. I look to find direction, but… Continue Reading “Brain Storm Solar Flare – A Poem”

Ten Years to Love – A Poem

If you had told me that in ten years, I’d be a completely different person, I would have laughed. At the time I was diagnosed, it felt like my world was flooded with so many different emotions. I was alone on a raft, floating… Continue Reading “Ten Years to Love – A Poem”

I’m Not Sorry – A Poem

“I’m so sorry,” These are the words I always hear. “Poor you,” Each time I hear these words, it’s like I’m having to fight all over again. “You must hate your life.” I didn’t always have a positive outlook,  wasn’t always filled with sparkles… Continue Reading “I’m Not Sorry – A Poem”

Wicked Symphony – A Poem

I’ve been here before. The trees are so familiar to me now. I trace my fingertips along the ridges in the bark that feel like fingerprints. The leaves of the tree are shades of red and faded ochre, but they have dried now, no… Continue Reading “Wicked Symphony – A Poem”