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An ordinary hot summer day
Greedy flames lick at my body
I am trapped in a sea of fireÂ
Chains of blazing flames tie me up
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Poems and stories on my mind
There is no way to write them down
My fingers don’t obey my intentionÂ
Chains of blazing flames tie my wristsÂ
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Three steps separate me from my PC
An insurmountable distance for me
My rubber legs have a life of their ownÂ
Chains of blazing flames tie my ankles
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Gasping for refreshing oxygen
Hot dragon breath flows into my lungs
Devils with glowing forks fan the fireÂ
Chains of blazing flames tie my chest
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Locked in the Inferno of my body
My loving heart and thinking mind
The only reliable constants
In the wildfire of burning flames
Elke….so glad you found the strength and words for this remarkable piece.
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Thanks a lot for reading and writing such a kind and encouraging comment, dear Peter!
I love your wording. Well done!
1001 times thank you for your appreciation, dear Adagio!
Each our own battles distract from another’s. Thank you for sharing yours to deflate the the imagined importance of mine. 🌼
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your opinion in your kind comment, Joe!
In the beginning I put much effort in hiding my disease and pretending that nothing was wrong. I felt so ashamed! Meanwhile I know that there is nothing shameful about disability and dependency. As you say, everyone has to carry their backpack containing good and bad things with the purpose to teach us a lesson
Powerfully penned, Elke. Your imagery is precise, amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Your kind and valuable support is always highly appreciated!
You’re actually an inspiration to others with this writing. Many hate their lives and wish they could change. Trough the mundane tasks of life they complain and never show gratitude for how lucky they are.
Your struggle is a real one that only the strongest can endure. I hope life gets better for you somehow.
No need to respond.
Wow Tim! I had never expected to read such a great and understanding comment to my writing! Of course I have my struggles with my condition. But I am also convinced that every problem presents us learning tasks. When we accept that challenge, we will be stronger and maybe a little wiser. To go through life with an open heart and lots of gratitude for all the wonders and blessings all around us was one of the lessons I have learned. And – everyone has their struggles and fights. Suffering is no competition. In the end, aren’t we all walking each other home?
Elke, Ich liebe es! Suffering from a disability myself, I can relate to the struggle. Our writing, however, makes you and me beat the disability and we come out as inspirational in our work. Sehr gut, Elke!
Daniel
Gotisch-Surrealistisch
Your comment is mind-blowing and touches me deeply! You are so right, we can eithér give up and let the disease win or learn from it and transform the suffering into writing. Life has to offer many gifts despite of illness and disability. Maybe we appreciate them even more.
1000 und einen Dank!
Hello Elke,
Sorry I’m writing such a late review here. Your writing has always intrigued me. Your words captivate and mesmerize me. This poem shows your strength and determination to move past this debilitating disease and strive for what your heart and soul truly feels. Beautifully written, with such amazing detail.
Bravo Elke
xo
Thank you so much for your kind comment, dear Keith! It means a world to me! xoxo
I wish that I could somehow quench the flames that torment you, if only for a few hours…💞
and often thereafter
Awe!!! Your words touch me deeply, dear JĂm!
Know what? Your positive intention reached me across the miles. I feel good right now! xoxo
Dear Elke, I love that I can make you feel good. I wish to do that often. Whenever you want…
Jim 💕