Re: Re: My poem Fibro- To Ethel

[Guest guest]

Sweetie, just as I told the others here, you can use it any way you want to.  I

do not publish my poetry.  I might someday, but it does not matter.  If you want

to share it with friends or family, you are more than welcome to do so.

love and hugs,

Debra V.

From: Kristi

Subject: Re: My poem Fibro-- The Invisible Hell (repost)

To: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 12:37 AM

Debra,

I loved your poem. So very true. I hope you don't mind, but I

copied it, so I could pull it out and read it every now and then. I

showed it to my parents and I'm looking forward to sharing it with my

husband when he gets home. Thank you for writing such a wonderful

piece!

Gentle Hugs,

Kristi

> Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:55:27 -0700 (PDT)

> From: debra van ness

> Subject: My poem-- Fibro-- The Invisible Hell

> To: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group@ yahoogroups. com

>

>

> Dear friends,

>

> Last night I was up at 2 am. This piece of poetry came to me and I

wrote it. Maybe you can all relate. I have not written any poetry

in years, but as I said, it just came to me.

>

> Fibro-- The Invisible Hell

>

> I'll creep into your life when you are young and carefree,

> so subtly you won't know or even recognize me.

> I'll start with a little tingle, perhaps some numbness or a

> little pain---

> I'll kick you when you are down, when it's cold or starts to

rain.

> Ignore me and explain the little things away----

> but as the days go by I'll settle in to stay.

> Fibromyalgia such a medical term----

> for something so sinister, cruel and so stern

> Tell your doctor I am here--- he won't be able to see.

> No tests, no broken bones, no lab to prove it's me.

> When you awaken in the morning after years I have progressed,

> you'll be hurt and feel so stiff you'll hardly get dressed.

> I thrive on every crisis or pitall of emotion----

> I'll drown your soul like silent waves crashing on the ocean.

> You know they'll call you crazy, insufficient, even lazy.

> Your mind will be a fog at times- your memory even hazy.

> The pain will get intense as slowly pass the days,

> then you'll have to pay attention, I won't go away.

> The little hints of tingling will turn to burning hell- ---

> You'll think you've lost your mind in my silent evil spell.

> You'll feel so bone deep tired, I'll be worse than the flu----

> But you look so healthy, I'll be sure they don't believe you.

> I'll atack you in your sleep like you never went to bed----

> Your family may believe I'm just inside your head.

> They say you don't have pain; It can't be that bad.

> Some aspirin and some sleep fixed the flu that they had.

> Am I a virus, a chemical, or something that you lack?

> Be assured that if I leave, I'll always be back.

> At times you may return to what you use to be.

> Enjoy it when you can because I will not set you free.

> I'll take away time with your children, rob you of your joy and

smile.

> Send away your friends and family--- I'm back for a while.

> Fibromyalgia is my name for those that believe I am for real----

> Such medical terminol ogy for the way I cheat and steal.

>

>

By Debra Van Ness,

>

>

(a fibromite)

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1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list

as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your

dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well

as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

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4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take

something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things

that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even

though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple

illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

Debra, that poem is right on!!!! Good, no excellent work on it!!

Love and gentle hugs,

Debi

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