Today my hands are ‘cansada’
Arthritis
Today my eyes are of a similar state
Cataracts
Today my legs wish to walk that extra mile
Zimmer frame assisted
Today I rise from a restless sleep
Medication
Today hungry with no taste for food
I pick, pick, pick
Today as as with everyday I compose myself
Then write
Thankful that today
My mind is still active.
(c) Chris Black. May 2018
‘tired’
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The published and unpublished manuscripts of Chris Black. A writer from Wexford, Chris has been writing and publishing poetry for over quarter of a century. September 2016 saw his dream come to fruition with the publication of his first book of Poetry and Short Stories titled Same Train, Different Track.
Preferred reading - Autobiographies, the history of the native American Indian and a vast array of poetry books. Continues to write by day and night by giving the sawdust a shake which in turn awakens the grey matter. - has an eclectic taste in music, spent 16 happy years as a radio presenter in a part time capacity while "slaving" away at the coal face now enjoying all that retirement has to offer and more. Tweets @CJBlack2012, on Soundcloud @ https://soundcloud.com/the-poets-poet-1 youtube @Chris Black-poetry-spoken word. You can find his "work" at https://chrisblack2012.wordpress.com If you do happen to drop by do let him know your thoughts, who you are and where you come from - He will in time also pay you a return visit. Thank you.
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God bless.
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Only thoughts on a page in relation to me Elaine Patricia thanks for the blessing though it is badly needed.
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We are very similar my friend. Our bodies may be weak, but our minds are sharp and we write through the pain.
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As the saying goes Walt no pain no gain…
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Very true Chris. I’m working on a poem i call “A Poet’s Pain.” I’m not as bad as so many bloggers I follow. .. Those with innumerable medical and mental conditions.
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Yes we can count ourselves lucky, love and a happy family life goes a long way in easing pain.
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Yes, always look for the light.
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If we could only erase negativity from all walks of life and the dictionary might life be a brighter spot Fransi?
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It certainly would Chris.
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