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The world is reduced
Down to the smallest point
To the most infinitesimal
Never before imagined
Smallest point
Comprehension is stifled
That such a tiny focus
Could take so much effort
Could release so much feeling
The world has ceased to expand
To whirl on its forever axis
Except within this focus
An unimaginable focus
Lasting eternity
Each moment in time
An eternity of pain
An insignificant word
Describing such torment
The mind shrinks from such thought
Refuses to accept the enormity
Declines the reality of existence
Silent shrieks reverberate
Inside a thorny crown
Release, please sweet release
Let me sink once more
Into a sweet oblivion
To the edge of reality
Where for a short time at least
Awareness cannot enter
Pain cannot intrude
Until once more the clock ticks
And the world comes crashing back
With an agony previously unknown
How can mere words describe
The white hot lancing hooks
Shredding flesh and bone and nerve
Piercing deep into the mind
Until sweet nothingness returns
As consciousness leaves
Wailing in retreat
For sweet surcease
Please
No
More
Reality
I beg you
© Susan Jamieson 2014
Owls and Orchids 
Wow, Lady in Red, that is a really awesome poem. You are quite the writer. I’m really looking forward to skyping. Maybe one day this week. This week each time I get online, I’ll turn my skype on so if you’re on and want to skype just give me call.
Peace, love, hugs, and all that other jazz,
Wild Thang:)
I hope you’re feeling better since I see you’ve been able to do some posting.:)
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My rope is frayed and I’m running out of glue… it never lets up does it. As soon as you think you have a handle on the beast the damned thing rears its ugly head again and back down the rabbit hole we go. I think I want a Pollie or two and Edward Scissorhands with me. Gory but needful.
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While I “like” your written word, I loathe the pain you are describing as your world. I am so very sorry and send healing thoughts of release and peace your way, beautiful lady.
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Writing helps to exorcise the pain… it forces my focus outwards and helps to block the reality. It’s been nasty of late but like all things will pass. I remind myself that the doctor is always so happy when I report how bad its been. Perhaps this is a good sign then. I appreciate the kind thoughts.
Susan x
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Well, aren’t we just two peas in a pod, now? No, it never lets up, ever. We just have to keep trying to fight the damned beast the best we can. I really get on a roll and then before you know it, the beast rears its ugly head and I’m going to beat its ass the next time. I’m ready for battle. I’m not going to let this thing beat me. I’m trying out my new optimism attitude. We’ll see how long it lasts. LOL I’ve got my list of 6 small goals for each day and the past few days I was unable to do much at all. What happened? Nothing! Can you believe that? LOL I’m trying to listen to my body, as I’ve been instructed to do, and just do what I can and leave the rest. It does kind of drive me mad to not get my list of goals done because it’s such a small list of things, but I’m really working on not letting it get to me. I have days where I get it all done for several days in a row, then the ugly beast arrives and I’m down in bed, but that’s life. I’m really working on staying as far away from that damn hole as possible. Susan, STEP BACK AWAY FROM THE HOLE! Don’t go there. Skype me soon, girl! Sounds like you just need a few days of some good rest. Have a good day, my dear friend.:)
Peace, love, hugs, and all that other jazz,
Wild Thang:)
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It’s been a challenge lately and fortunately comes and goes. This morning was a doozy! Can you picture lying here in bed with a sling on because it hurts to hold my arm. Then a really hot wheat bag (which hurts) but eventually numbs the arm enough for me to doze. Definately a you tube viral video… if only I could see to do it when I’m like that lol.
We’ll catch up…. I insist! 🙂
Peace, love n hugs n all that jazz
Lady in Red x
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