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The Pain of Fibromyalgia Described in Poetry
In the Velvet of Night, a War is Fought Alone
Peggy Montgomery, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Mar 1, 2010
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Snow Poetry
War Poetry
Wrapped in the velvet of night,
Nestled next to the warmth of my love;
I listen to the soothing sounds of his breathing.
He is at rest.
My body is at war again, with pain mounting wave after wave of attack.
Quiet tears, my only outward sign of the battle within.
I have tossed and turned, finding no comfort in any position.
Sleep eludes me and at last, I leave my lovers side, hoping not to disturb his slumber.
The snow falls outside and it is this that has allowed pain to set siege.
With hands that feel bruised and worn,
I try to fight back, driving him away with words.
That I will drive him out, I have no doubt, but each battle leaves me weary.
He departs in the wee hours of the morn,
But with each leaving, a part of him stays behind, to grow stronger in my weakening body.
An undercover agent in the war that is my life.
In the Velvet of Night, a War is Fought Alone
Peggy Montgomery, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Mar 1, 2010
More:
Snow Poetry
War Poetry
Wrapped in the velvet of night,
Nestled next to the warmth of my love;
I listen to the soothing sounds of his breathing.
He is at rest.
My body is at war again, with pain mounting wave after wave of attack.
Quiet tears, my only outward sign of the battle within.
I have tossed and turned, finding no comfort in any position.
Sleep eludes me and at last, I leave my lovers side, hoping not to disturb his slumber.
The snow falls outside and it is this that has allowed pain to set siege.
With hands that feel bruised and worn,
I try to fight back, driving him away with words.
That I will drive him out, I have no doubt, but each battle leaves me weary.
He departs in the wee hours of the morn,
But with each leaving, a part of him stays behind, to grow stronger in my weakening body.
An undercover agent in the war that is my life.
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thank you