After overcoming spinal surgery and radiation for cancer, the poet is grateful to be able to resume writing and sharing poetry. Amidst struggles with nausea, pain, and fatigue, she emphasizes patience and perseverance. While her computer silently awaited her return, she focused on assessing her purpose with patience and resilience. Listen to the poem "Climbing Back to Normal" on my website.
The poet reflects on her perception of pain as an enemy and her reluctance to address it holistically. Despite persistent discomfort, she ignored the warning signs. The pain escalated during a celebratory trip, leaving her unable to participate fully. Her journey emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and responding to pain as a friend rather than an adversary, to avoid potential future consequences.
This post reflects on a personal journey with disease, describing the impact on life decisions, relationships, and faith. The author shares the ongoing battle with the disease and the support received from medical professionals and loved ones. The accompanying poem emphasizes the unexpected nature of illness, the toll it takes, and the hope found in holistic healing. Despite the challenges, the author aims to offer awareness, strength, and encouragement through their story.
This poem expresses the poet's longing for rest, paralleling the absence of sleep with the loss of a lover. Through lifestyle changes and seeking help, her relationship with sleep is healed, with gratitude and a desire to learn from the natural ways of sleep.
This poem inspires the reader to incorporate short exercises into my daily routine. The poet gave copies of the book to friends, encouraging them and to promote the habit, emphasizing the importance of regular movement for a healthy body and mind.
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