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The Dark
can't explain these body pains
pseudo physicians give me the run around
pumping me full of drugs till I hit the ground
when I die I'll never see it coming
rest assure the bill's in the mail
all while I'm screaming in agony
I don't want to die, but don't want to live this way
holding in resentment
wondering where all my friends are at
emotional hurt I can forgive
but if there's one thing I've learned
no one will give a second of time
to save my life
a sad truth that keeps me
in the dark
I'll let my scars show
like a mirror
reflecting the ugly back at you
and you can turn away
maybe to feel some kind of virtue
as for me I won't accept pitty
down in the dirt
but I will rise from it like a phoenix
or I will die trying
a fucked up truth that keeps me
in the dark
I feel a whirlwind of hurt
comes down on me like a storm
every day seems like something new
I know you don't understand
but basically my body is attacking it self
so I am in pain every day
and when I try to get help
I get treated like I'm overreacting
I wish I had that kind of acting ability
because I can barely move some days
and more and more I lose hope
I know damn well there is no cure
just a clock cut short that keeps me
in the dark
pseudo physicians give me the run around
pumping me full of drugs till I hit the ground
when I die I'll never see it coming
rest assure the bill's in the mail
all while I'm screaming in agony
I don't want to die, but don't want to live this way
holding in resentment
wondering where all my friends are at
emotional hurt I can forgive
but if there's one thing I've learned
no one will give a second of time
to save my life
a sad truth that keeps me
in the dark
I'll let my scars show
like a mirror
reflecting the ugly back at you
and you can turn away
maybe to feel some kind of virtue
as for me I won't accept pitty
down in the dirt
but I will rise from it like a phoenix
or I will die trying
a fucked up truth that keeps me
in the dark
I feel a whirlwind of hurt
comes down on me like a storm
every day seems like something new
I know you don't understand
but basically my body is attacking it self
so I am in pain every day
and when I try to get help
I get treated like I'm overreacting
I wish I had that kind of acting ability
because I can barely move some days
and more and more I lose hope
I know damn well there is no cure
just a clock cut short that keeps me
in the dark
Published 11th Dec 2022
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11th Dec 2022 11:59am
Wow 👏 😮 deeply expressed brobro nice 👌 work!! Seems like 👍 you mastered your craft!!
12th Dec 2022 7:39am
That is such a wonderful compliment. I'm glad you felt this write.
Many many thanks for such a great comment 😁
Many many thanks for such a great comment 😁
11th Dec 2022 12:13pm
Dear DC,
While I ditto RichyRich above this write is truly very well crafted. For me, it has me hopping mad because reading about someone in pain and just getting the bare minimum from the medical profession with a hefty bill for that minimum is insulting enough. But there’s another side for me, of being unheard and having to be aware of everyone else’s discomfort of my pain so I squash it to comfort theirs. Messed up, I know. But your poem has me traveling this thought process. I’m really sorry if you’re coping with pain. It’s the pits and I wish you relief. The write is powerful and the formatting is elegant and highlights the focus of the message. H🌷
While I ditto RichyRich above this write is truly very well crafted. For me, it has me hopping mad because reading about someone in pain and just getting the bare minimum from the medical profession with a hefty bill for that minimum is insulting enough. But there’s another side for me, of being unheard and having to be aware of everyone else’s discomfort of my pain so I squash it to comfort theirs. Messed up, I know. But your poem has me traveling this thought process. I’m really sorry if you’re coping with pain. It’s the pits and I wish you relief. The write is powerful and the formatting is elegant and highlights the focus of the message. H🌷
12th Dec 2022 7:54am
I always try to tell myself that it could be worse but really it is rather maddening. I've delt with a number of medical issues and the only time I get anywhere is usually years down the line or by switching from doctor to doctor until I find one that can help. By that time I spent so much money that just feels wasted. I mostly try sucking it up because I too am one that puts my problems aside for others though the whole reason I wrote this was because I had to leave my job early the other day because I was in so much pain. So much I could barely move. I went to the hospital and they basically told me they couldn't do anything besides your basic pain killers. I'm supposed to follow-up with my family doc which he will just send me somewhere that will do more test, and they will send me somewhere for more test, and all this time I'll just be in pain hoping it doesn't get as bad as it did for I can at least suffer through a work day.
Sorry, that sounds very sad I'm sure haha. Though many people deal with the same issue.
Thank you so much for the read and comment. It is very much appreciated 😁
Sorry, that sounds very sad I'm sure haha. Though many people deal with the same issue.
Thank you so much for the read and comment. It is very much appreciated 😁
12th Dec 2022 9:52am
My wife has had chronic back pain for 13 years.
This sounds very familiar
I'm sorry for your pain son
I feel you and wish I knew of a magic formula.....
This sounds very familiar
I'm sorry for your pain son
I feel you and wish I knew of a magic formula.....
13th Dec 2022 7:23am
Well I'm still holding out for hope. I just know I'm gonna be facing a lot of run around till I get to that point.
Thanks for the read. It is very much appreciated 😁
Thanks for the read. It is very much appreciated 😁
13th Dec 2022 9:02am
