Takes Its Toll

Degeneration

of a part of the body,

has such a degenerative action

on the spirit, the soul.

A desolation,

its weight so heavy,

takes its toll.

 

1992

Reviews

[s y e]

Wow, I was going to say a lot of people would be able to relate to this but the comments below me show that they can. This says a lot, Barbara. I loved it.

[carol burgess romance]

Can relate to this....my husband had a blood clot in the artery of his leg ten years ago and ended up with pain 24/7. They removed the leg three years ago but theat body part was like an elephant in our lives and in our souls. Good write.

[Poeticpiers]

i can relate to this all too easily but handicaps are challenges to be overcome
I love your avatar it reminds me of a post card I saw many years ago The caption was so that how catholics and protestats differ