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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Humor, Pictures, Stories and Poems => Topic started by: keefer51 on May 03, 2007, 07:39:03 PM

Title: I'm Still Standing
Post by: keefer51 on May 03, 2007, 07:39:03 PM

I am one with you now my arm is in pain. Two needles they stick right into my vein. The cream helps a little numbs the giant spot. The last ones the worst. Does it work or not?  My arm goes limp, the thrill is on fire. The blood is being sucked, big machine will never tire. I start to ache from my arm sitting still. Can't help but wonder, "Why isn't there a pill?"  If only we could sleep through the entire thing. How nice it would be to nap like a king. Awoke after four hours having to hold the site. Just a dull thump now, can't give up the fight. I stare out the window and wonder how long. It's been over a year i am not that Strong. Many have left never to return. I can sense their spirit as i sit and burn.  Maybe it's a blessing no more beep of the machine. For where you are now your blood is all clean. A new face appears in your empty chair. He complains of cramps and the chill in the air. The new person sits, a tear runs down his cheek. His face says it all week after week. He stares at his tubes and the blood that flows. Looks at the others, in his heart he knows.  They tell him that soon they must work on his arm. "Why he asks, won't that do me more harm?" He stares at the ceiling and says, "How can this be?" I'm sorry my friend now your just like me.    Keith

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Sluff on May 03, 2007, 08:07:57 PM

Nice poem Keefer51.  :thumbup;

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 03, 2007, 08:23:00 PM

wow!

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: keefer51 on May 03, 2007, 08:42:16 PM

Thank you my friends. I have wrote several poems about dialysis. The first two years were really bleak for me. I live by myself and enjoy this site. Please be patient with me for i am not computer savvy. i learn as i go. thanks again. Keith

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Adam_W on May 03, 2007, 08:42:42 PM

Very nice! I sure can relate to that.

Adam

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Rerun on May 04, 2007, 03:16:42 AM

Keith there is so much truth to your poem.  Some would call it negative or not the best attitude.  I call it real.  Keep them coming.

 :clap;

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Hawkeye on May 04, 2007, 07:31:32 AM

That was a great poem.  Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Razman on May 04, 2007, 09:38:13 AM

Great poem.   :clap;   Please share your other poems with us.

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Post by: brenda on May 04, 2007, 08:19:34 PM

That's a great poem Keith. Very real. :clap;

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Post by: Kathleen on May 04, 2007, 08:56:10 PM

Keith what a great poem... :clap; :clap;

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Bajanne on May 07, 2007, 12:51:07 AM

I really felt that poem.  So real!

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: goofynina on May 10, 2007, 04:46:49 PM

Damn Keith, you say it like you feel it, keep on writing my friend,  you Rock, so   Rock On!!!  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: I'm Still Standing
Post by: Earlinda on May 12, 2007, 01:43:08 PM

I totally agree with everyone!  You are very real and honest in your feelings and you definitely ROCK!!

 :cuddle; Earlinda




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