
To all who struggle with this pandemic or any chronic illness, this is for you, just know you are never alone, you are in the best of company…
It crumbles like sand
Overcome by a wave
Stealing your inspiration
Or your power to investigate.
Physical tasks must be trimmed
Right down to the quick,
Mental tasks tease,
Like a shadows in the sun
Now you see me…
now I’m gone!
So quickly it fades,
From functioning… To falter,
What felt like a good day or good hour,
consumed and usurped,
Leaving you literally stranded in the midst of stuff!
It dehydrates your thoughts,
It punctures and deflates,
She has you caught
Laughs and knows she’s fine,
while she has you there,
Then leaves you short
Refusing to repay the debt.
So does it defeat you
Steal from you and
Rob you blind?
Or can you befriend it?
Mould and adjust it?
Even a little at a time?
Well, those are questions you pose
And repose, numerous times each day,
As you show up to a
Battle that could go either way!
And is there an answer
To this piece of arithmetic?
Is there is vacination
That can do the trick?
Well the answer is as fickle
As the ego, when it’s in full play
And it defies all logic
On any given day!
Sadly it’s more complex,
As it’s catching in your breath
And the answers
at best, are really hit and miss!
Some discovered and uncovered
Are a chumley mix of tricks
Such as
Pause… and take a moment, to simply catch your breath…
And with dire warning…
Never, ever, use the words…
‘I expect’…
“Rest,” my Da would say…
“Hold your horses, sweet Marie”
Now I recall his kindness
and cherish his request
I dismount & recoup
Heeding his bequest!
Then like a flame rekindling,
Though; not as quickly as it faded
With a streak of determination
You saddle up again…
A dawn of inspiration seeps in slowly, like the morning sun
And brings with it a power, to investigate anon and
With a steely determination
So worn and battle weary,
You acknowledge your, position or condition
And face the day quite cheery!
And with the wisdom of any moment, being yet again undone
You accept what you can
And leave the rest…
unsung!
To all who struggle with this pandemic or any chronic illness, this is for you, just know you are not alone, we are in the best of company!
Le grà,
And with warm Irish hugs!
Mindfully Marie xx
April 26, 2020 at 10:15 am
Ohhh dear Marie this is truly beautiful and inspiring
And Doris..my gosh he is so cute .
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April 26, 2020 at 11:52 am
Thank you so much Miriam, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Doris really does make my day! I’m not sure if you know of Dorismakesmyday, Emma & Diris’ Instagram account.
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April 26, 2020 at 11:55 am
Mich, apologies, I read Miriam’s reply and responded to yours. I appreciate your comments! Xx
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April 26, 2020 at 12:58 pm
Lol..its okay marie
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April 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Thank you! X
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April 26, 2020 at 11:06 am
I loved this Marie, so much. Truly felt each and every word and I’m sure a lot of people will find great comfort here. Take care. xx
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April 26, 2020 at 11:56 am
So glad to hear that Miriam! We never know what impact we leave, small or large, it still can make a difference. Xx
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April 26, 2020 at 11:43 am
wow absolutely love this Marie, so gifted! It will resonate deeply with many … take care and rest 🙂
More poems please?
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April 26, 2020 at 11:43 am
PS I’m in love with Doris … what a cutie!
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April 26, 2020 at 12:13 pm
Oh, if only I got started on why she is so great, Kate it would fill pages! She is a lady and she ‘gets’ Emma’s anxiety and comes to her aid already! She has a range of commands she follows also, like ask her if she’s shy and she will put her paw up to her face in a bashful action!! Lol…she’s a real character!! Xx
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April 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm
a perfect match for your lovely daughter!
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April 26, 2020 at 12:10 pm
They are outside my control Kate, they decide when they appear!! But thank you Kate for the affirming feedback. Today has decided it’s a rest day!! Xx
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April 26, 2020 at 12:19 pm
well I pray they appear more often, you have talent! rest and recoup!
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April 26, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Thanks, weirdly more productive than ever on project! I think I’m a contradiction!!
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April 26, 2020 at 9:10 pm
lol you are allowed to be .. do whatever works for you ❤
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April 26, 2020 at 12:21 pm
A lot of wisdom here and dished out with wonderful articulation. Doris is adorable, too!
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April 26, 2020 at 2:56 pm
Thanks Mark, not before many years of learning from life and I’ll take that nod towards ‘articulation’ not a word I’d have taken ownership of previously!! Glad you like Doris, she is a pure dote! If you have IG account, Dorismakesmyday, Emma and Doris share their journey through anxiety & quest for 1st psychiatric assistance dog recognition in Ireland.
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April 26, 2020 at 1:41 pm
” Give me attention please ” I say it to all
My heart speaks for you all ,
With God , I am inspired and to you I call “.
The hardship is never too big to end
But it is never too small ,
neither to belittle nor to ignore ,
Be mindful of what you do and say ,
As human history could recall ,
similar things took place once and for all ,
Being more careful is our goal …
All are here to play a good role ,
With God we are sacred and whole ,
Just relax and no need to control ,
Look at these words and through them scroll,
For us to be aware is the divine call ,
Build a bridge and the walls shall fall ,
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April 26, 2020 at 3:02 pm
Thanks for sharing, true awareness is key!
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April 26, 2020 at 3:26 pm
Blessings …
♾😊🇱🇧🗺🌍🌎🌏🏳️🌈✅🕉
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April 26, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Acknowledging your position and facing the day. One inspiring thought of many in this poem Marie. So well articulated and a great message for all. Take care Marie in these strange times.
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April 26, 2020 at 7:09 pm
Thank you Len for this lovely comment! These are strange times indeed but often the ones that teach us the most. Stay safe where you are too!
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April 26, 2020 at 4:34 pm
“So quickly it fades,
From functioning… To falter,
What felt like a good day or good hour,
consumed and usurped,
Leaving you literally stranded in the midst of stuff!
It dehydrates your thoughts,
It punctures and deflates”……….these words you so beautifully and truthfully wrote spoke to me……..thank you!
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April 26, 2020 at 7:11 pm
Thank you Wendi for pointing out what spoke to you most! I think it is interwoven in everyday life for anyone used to juggling a chronic illness. I hope you are coping well. xx
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April 26, 2020 at 7:57 pm
thank you……..it was such a pleasure to read!
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April 27, 2020 at 5:03 pm
This is beautifully written! So very inspirational 🙂
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April 27, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Thanks Parikhit, that’s very kind of you! 😁
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April 29, 2020 at 3:20 pm
Dismount & recoup… absolutely, and you/I/we can get off, rest, and try again all the time, over and over again. No need for perfection or for being okay and showing the world how ‘fine’ we are all the time. This is a beautifully written post, Marie. Love it. Sending lots of hugs your way, hang in there ♥
Caz xxxx
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April 29, 2020 at 4:32 pm
We are experienced at this adjusting Caz, makes handling the changes of lockdown less intimidating or difficult! I think we are very lucky!! I hope you are keeping well. Xx
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May 8, 2020 at 5:02 pm
This is a great piece of writing Marie! x
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May 9, 2020 at 7:27 am
Ah, that’s lovely to hear, thank you so much Darren!
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