Peculiar

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day. Focus on the good, no matter how small. ~ Alice Morse Earle

Peculiar to look like yourself

Yet not recognize the eyes 

That look back at you 

Everyone fails to notice 

That you are not yourself 

Life has become fractured 

The struggles are numerous 

The greatest is the unyielding dryness

Disconcerting to feel one’s eyelids 

Peels off your cornea 

The inability to swallow or speak due to 

Dryness that exceeds the Sahara Desert 

The loss of flexibility is maddening 

The hands that once rivaled 

A surgeon’s dexterity 

Now labour to turn a doorknob 

Frustration a constant companion 

We wait as this thing unfolds 

Gifting new challenges 

Fragile is a word that now 

I truly know its meaning 

Yet I pray for the grace 

To face my challenges 

And continue to live 

With purpose and dignity 

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

I know the word "fragile" as my hubby always says he is "fragile"... we will all become this way eventually as everything dries up, our skin, mouth our lips, our "brain" and we cannot enjoy the things in life that we used to... its a process we all go through, some faster than others...but we will be at this stage in life ultimately!
Nicely crafted!
Warmly, B

[MCS]

Life is never light on challenges. Thank you, Betty, I appreciate your visit and comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome!!!
Warmly, B