Moving Through Mud

A little bit of what it feels like

Moving my body,
feels like moving through mud-
such effort expended
a thousand times a day,
for every movement made.

Where once, I felt lighter than air,
this denseness brings pain and despair,
knowing it is never ending,
my shadow for life,
that overshadows my life,
with such a darkness,
when I long to see and feel the sun.

The monotony of the pain
is almost as painful
as the pain itself.
Tiresome pain,
boring me to tears
for years and years

and

there is no escaping
the savage hold of its bonds,
though I have prayed to numerous Gods.

Reviews

[Revolutionary]

I imagine someone living with a day inflictiion that I hope I never feel but want to sympathize with

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you very much!

[Craig2591]

You described the despair very well. I especially liked, "The monotony of the pain
is almost as painful as the pain itself." It says so much.

PS. When I'm on this page I see all kinds of ads for back problems. Must have something to do with your pain.

[Barbara Walker]

Yes, I guess they read the poems to see what the subject is for their ads. Big brother is watching! Thank you for the review! ads!

[Craig2591]

In the story about Chrissy's motorcycle accident, I mentioned once that she had a catheter and started getting catheter ads. Creepy!

[Barbara Walker]

EEWW!

[Zelle]

i lyked how it moved frm bng delightful to painful! well written!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you very much!

[nwachukwu c]

I must say your writing is quite touching and creative. I hope you find yourself in the same place were you felt lighter than air and feel the sun:-) am sure there is an escape to the savage bond. Wonderful works:-)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for your kind review!

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem told a real story. I could feel the pain in your words.
"Moving my body,
feels like moving through mud-
such effort expended
a thousand times a day,
for every movement made."
I like the ending. Would be nice if prayers could answer could relieve the pain. Thank you for the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

thank you, my friend!

[s y e]

Wow this is a great write. The last stanza like sums it all up, I loved it!

"there is no escaping
the savage hold of its bonds,
though I have prayed to numerous Gods."

Loved it! Good write, hun!

[LSS]

Tough to get old! I loved the poem's easy way of carrying such a heavy burden. I see my wife traveling down that same road, with too many others stumbling along too, and a heavy crowd of onlookers, helplessly gaping from over the fence. As you say, how is it possible we once all skipped along there, not seeing those gentle, torn souls obstructing our merry path's...Just to let you know, your poem here inspired me to rip off a response poem, dedicated to you. I hope you like it. Larry

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for the wonderful review! i feel honored to have inspired you to write! That is truly a gift, thank you!

[Frieda P]

I felt the heaviness just reading this, chronic pain is certainly debilitating, I hope writing it is in some way cathartic for you Barbara....'numerous Gods', I hear ya.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, my friend. You always 'get me" so well!

[Dr. Wood ?]

great final verse that wraps all of this up so succinctly

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you....know this is a bit heavy, but sometimes....