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Ellen Smith on Chronic Pain
Thursday, September 13 2007
Suspended in Liquid 11/1/06 I twist, it snapsI bend, it popsI sit, it shiftsI walk, it rotatesI lay in bed and don't dare roll overI am suspended in liquid Your body has strong ligaments, tendons and musclesMy body is held together with muscles onlyYour bone structure is strong and secureMine is suspended in liquid I haven't... Read more
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Ellen Smith on Chronic Pain
Wednesday, September 12 2007
Suspended in Liquid 11/1/06 I twist, it snapsI bend, it popsI sit, it shiftsI walk, it rotatesI lay in bed and don't dare roll overI am suspended in liquid Your body has strong ligaments, tendons and musclesMy body is held together with muscles onlyYour bone structure is strong and secureMine is suspended in liquid I... Read more
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Ellen Smith on Chronic Pain
Thursday, September 06 2007
Where is that Hand? 7/18/07 I keep lookingI can see it in my mindI feel its existence in my heartBut it must be waiting for the right time The time for me is nowPlease reach out to meGive me your handGuide me into safetyTake me away from my painErase my frightened feelingsI need that comfort and welcome your help Where is that hand?
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Ellen Smith on Chronic Pain
Thursday, September 06 2007
Playing Pretend 7/18/07 When I am around youI am good at playing pretendLiving with EDS has taught me thatAfter so many years of not being diagnosed and understoodThere was no choice but to put up my armor I try not to tell you that I am scaredI try not to share the level of pain I have gainedI try not to explain how rapidly I feel this... Read more
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Ellen Smith on Chronic Pain
Thursday, September 06 2007
Remember 5/1/07 Remember whenYou could physically move betterYou could intellectually achieve moreYou could plan and dreamYou could keep up with others But remember nowAlthough life is not the same,and has turned in a new direction,Life is still with youDon't let the losses overshadow what you have Live in the present!
