CHALLENGING TIMES

hopeful recovery

Challenging Times

 

My dear one on the mend from complex illness

whole life upside down

always at hand

need to take a breath

head spins into turmoil

what to do first, last

running, tripping, losing track of time

there is no practice for this

one must wing it

use best instincts

 

My dear one rallies

Docs reveal many months to heal

my heart sinks

until he makes headway

Bit by bit, breath by breath

time over time

Worry, fret, grieve

 

Time is a thief

yet he guides the upturn of recovery

and proves that better days are ahead

and affirms this to be true

I can breathe easy once more

my instincts rally

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for Reading!!!

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

Hello, Betty. I find this interesting. I like how you used sentence fragment lines. It has the sensation of a piece written in syllabic verse but I don't find a pattern for that. Did you write it by feel or did you follow a structure that I don't see?

[Betty Hermelee]

No structure, just emotions...thanks for your comment!!!
Warmly, B

[Emunah June.]

Especially in times of illness and despair, its easy to have such a complicated relationship with time. It is the very thing that you are never certain brings you closer to demise or total healing, and that, I think, is both something to love and far. You do a fantastic job of encapsulating that feeling, and do it with the precision and expertise that I would only expect from you. This is a well written piece, and definitely deserving of some more reads. Well done!

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear June,
You are too kind, and I thank you with my heart for this excellent, thoughtful review
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

This poem carries the tremor of fear and the slow pulse of hope in the same chest.
It’s gritty in its honesty, tender in its relief—watching someone rise makes the heart ache and soar at once.

[Betty Hermelee]

A fine and thoughtful review Thomas and much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Betty this one is like a letter, a snapshot in time of one's past and present state. It is hopeful and gathers strength. It is a wish and prayer for the future. Simply lovely

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Soren
Thank you always for your excellent review!!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

You are most welcome Betty

[John the Baptist]

This one reflects the situation of one whose "dear one" is on the mend from a serious illness. The speaker's stress is on full display, as it appears the tide could turn either way. Through it all, though, it appears there is still faith in the positive possibility. That is well, for faith can see us through the most difficult of times.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John, you're always spot on!!, appreciated
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Breathing gets really hard when someone we love is in health crisis.
I just lost a poet friend over Christmas break. Instincts are to care and then a myriad of feelings.
Really so much heart in this.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much J... things are looking up, hopeful!! Thanks for your support!
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

I know just how this feels Betty. But I could not describe it so poetically.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my friend, most appreciated!!!
Warmly, B