Health Related

Everything in poetry that I've written about health is here. Life means having to see the Doctor or Dentist and getting vaccines, especially in this world today. I hate going to the Doctor and Dentist, and I hate having blood work done, and fasting. Vaccines aren't too bad, at least they're over quickly. I've also written some from other people's health issues, so just remember, just because I write about it, doesn't mean it's about me.

A New Hope (2021)

A Question Of What To Do (2006)

A Slap In The Face (2021)

A Tap On My Shoulder (2019)

A Virus For Everyone (2023)

Achoo! (2012)

An Elevator Ride For One (2020)

Be Fair (Mask Up) (2021)

Behind The Walls (2020)

Being Deaf (2023)

Believers And Unbelievers (2020)

Bless Your Heart (2003)

Bugs (2010)

Chaos 2020 (2020)

Chemo Effects (2013)

Christmas With Timmy (2021)

Clear Your Throat (2007)

Clinical Depression (2015)

Coma (2017)

Covid Made Some Changes (2021)

Dementia (2017)

Depression (2014)

Disease Distance (2014)

Don't Ignore The Signs (2015)

Every Sound Has Meaning (2023)

Fear Of Things To Come (2021)

Feeling The Silence (2022)

Getting Through It All (2021)

Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Soul (2000)

Hear, I Can Not (2016)

Her Anxiety (2021)

Her Last Years Alone (2019)

Hope To The Hopeless (2014)

I Hear You (2014)

I'm Everywhere (2020)

In My Place (2017)

In Sickness And In Health (2022)

It's Okay To Be Sick (2021)

Knowing Cancer (2014)

Last Dance At Christmas (2016)

Legs A Jumping (2006)

Listen To Your Body (2019)

Living In A Covid World (2023)

Loneliness & Depression (2011)

Lost Souls (2003)

Memories Lost (2008)

Meth! (2022)

Moral Support (2013)

Moving Along With Covid (2021)

My Bout With Cancer (1994)

My Ears (2022)

My Immune System Is Dead (2017)

My Name Is Covid (2021)

Never The Same (2022)

New Awareness (2020)

Omicron Is On The Loose (2022)

On The Front Lines (2021)

On The Ventilator (2020)

Pain Everyday (2014)

Pain, Covered Up With A Smile (2018)

Remission (2014)

Repeat & Assure (2017)

Safety In The Stores (2020)

Say Achoo! (2020)

Seizures (2013)

Show Me The Lyrics (2017)

Sinuses And Allergies (2015)

Social Distancing (2020)

That Damn Virus (2020)

The After Effects Of Covid (2020)

The Covid-19 Pandemic (2020)

The Covid War (2021)

The Dentist (2002)

The Ear (2006)

The Eyes (2006)

The Gummy Mummy (2015)

The Hand (2004)

The Monster (2020)

The Nose (2006)

The Robot At The End Of The Tunnel (2016)

The Spit (2018)

The Tests Of Life (2013)

The Virus (2017)

The Winter Blues (2007)

There's Still Hope (2021)

This World Today (2020)

This Year (2020)

Through The Eyes Of A Quad (1993)

Through The Pain (2005)

Toilet Paper 1 (2020)

Toilet Paper 2 (2020)

Too Hard To Ignore (2021)

Too Tired To Pee (2015)

Under My Skin (2005)

Urine (2002)

Vaccine (2021)

Voices In Her Head (2006)

War Of The Hairs (1993)

Who Can I Talk To (2018)

You Don't See, You Don't Know (2017)

Your Body (2005)

You're A Hero (2021)

A New Hope

Let's change the word “Cancer,” to the word “Hope”

For the people who are having, a hard time to cope

Let's give it a new meaning, let's give it a new role

That those going through it, will once again be whole

Hope that a cure, soon will be found

And labs are working on it, worldwide around

Hope that one day, that people like us

Will live with less pain, for that is a must

We all need hope, to help us through

That somehow, some way, it will come true

We can't go on living, in a world so bleak

Because there are days, when I am so weak

There are days, when it's so hard to be

The tests that they give, are so rough on me

The Doctors and Nurses here, are the best

But I'd really prefer, to skip the test

My family and friends support me, which helps in one way

Yet there are times it is so hard, to get through every day

I try my best, to get through and to cope

But instead of “Cancer,” what we need is “A New Hope”

This is for all my friends and family who are dealing

with “A New Hope.”

A Question Of What To Do

It's always a question of what to do

That many families always come to

A serious accident could always happen, if left alone

Thinking of putting him into a Nursing Home

The pressure is strong, and tense is the stress

Trying to figure out, what is the best

Robbed of a life, if time was to care

Or place him with people, who would always be there

"I tried my best, for as long as I could"

"If his body was stronger, you know I still would"

"I would just die, if I found him on the floor"

"His health and welfare, is what I aim for"

"Why do I feel guilty, like I've given up"

"No matter what I do, it's never enough"

"Release this pain I feel in my soul"

"Give me the answers, I wish to know"

"He's been there for me, since the time of my birth"

I admire his presence, every day he's on this Earth"

"But it's come for decisions, ones I have to make"

"And I'm afraid it'll be his heart, that I'll break"

It's not easy when you have to choose between

taking care of someone, or placing them in a Nursing

Home. There is no right or wrong choice, you must do

what feels right to you.

A Slap In The Face

You know that the world's, gone insane

When a passenger slaps a stewardess, on a plane

Because she refuses to wear, a seat belt or face mask

“Isn't there something not right here?” is all I ask

As she's hauled away, the passengers applaud

Her! They're applauding her! Which seems very odd

She's arrested and tied up, she doesn't understand

What did she do, and why was she banned

Two years now and I have to say, stupidity deserves a slap

For not believing there's a virus, what a load of crap

People have gotten mean, and downright rude

In this world I love, they need to lose that attitude

Get with the program, or just get lost

Your ignorance has come, at quite a cost

Karen's slap, lead to her being tied

Her refusals, may have cost her a future ride

In any place you are, you follow the protocol

It's not just for some, it is for us all

You think you're being deceived, and you are a pawn

You better wise up, because now there's Omicron

After a woman named Karen refused to wear a seat belt

or her face mask, she slapped a stewardess. Two refusals

and a very stupid thing to do. Still as she is hauled away,

she doesn't understand why they are taking her away.

The passengers applaud her for standing up to the

Stewardess. Saying “Goodbye Karen.” I think I would

have taken down names and banned the passengers

from ever taking a ride on the airlines ever again.

You treat people with respect, not rude response.

I don't think very highly of rude people. It just

shows me how stupid they really are.

A Tap On My Shoulder

She stood there facing me, with her tongue hanging out

As I took in what I saw, it left me with some doubt

Most people would be appalled, and walk away

But something told me, that I should stay

I remember my Mom, worked with those with special needs

As I stood there watching, just to see where this leads

She was looking at DVDs, I was looking at some too

A tap on my shoulder, is what she would do

She would point at the DVD, it was Magnum P. I.

“That was a great series,” would be my reply

She would again tap my shoulder, and she'd point again

“Oh “Star Trek” is my favorite, since I was ten”

She pointed, after a shoulder tap once more

“Gilligan's Island is a classic like the others before”

I looked up to see, that she was walking away

Something inside told me, this was a special day

She found a way to communicate

For some reason, it made me feel great

Was she an Angel, sent to see what I'd do

Could she be a spirit, that I once knew

I ask you this, what would you do?

If this person, came up to you.

At first it surprised me, as I took in her face

Normally there is someone with these people.

Then somewhere deep inside, maybe she needed

someone she could communicate with. I stayed,

and those taps, and her pointing at the DVDs,

told me, that inside this person, is a soul with

a heart. They may not be like us in one way, but in

another way, they are. So please remember this

if someone comes up to you, and looks a bit different.

A Virus For Everyone

There's a virus for everyone, it makes you sick

So many to choose from, take your pick

If you don't get one, you get another

If you get any, keep away from your brother

Don't want to spread it, stay inside awhile

Rest and drink fluids, then you can smile

Spreading it around, makes everyone mad

Then they'll get, the same thing you had

Use your mind, do what is best

Drink those fluids, and get your rest

Follow the rules of common sense, when sick

And you'll feel better soon, it'll do the trick

Keep away from your sister, she doesn't want it too

Take care of yourself, it's all up to you

Get the vaccines, that'll keep them away

So you can be healthier, every day

As you get older, your immune system isn't found

Every virus out there, knocks you into the ground

Be careful, be safe, and please take care

There's a virus for everyone, please be aware

There are so many viruses out there these days.

If you are older, there are more to be aware of.

Use common sense. Stay in, drink fluids, get rest.

Take the medicine prescribed, and you'll get better

soon. Don't go out spreading it. It makes people

mad, and doesn't do anything for you either. You

are using energy needed for you to get better.

Save the energy for healing your body and feeling

better. Then you can go enjoy your time, and you

can smile.

Achoo!

If sneezing is all you can do

The pollen count is high, achoo!

I'll try not to sneeze on you

Eeeek! I just sneezed in my shoe

My eyes are itchy, I try to keep my hands away

But they have a mind of their own and they stay

How many hankies will I need to go through

Before these allergies go away, Achoo!

My nose is running, how far will it go

I have to stop it, is all I know

Achoo! Is what I say every day

I'm just sneezing my life away

It sure tires me all these allergies

It can start it all with a little breeze

Then along comes me and my sneeze

And it brings me to my knees

I am at the mercy of this allergy

That seems to be controlling me

I wake up sneezing, and before bedtime

I sneeze and wonder if I'm losing my mind

I know I can't be, because I can still think

Some Tea with honey, is something good to drink

Someone come and tie my hands behind me

So I don't rub when my eyes are itchy

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!

I hope I didn't just sneeze on you

I blow my nose until it turns blue

Then it turns red until my sneezing is through

If you have allergies just like me

Then you know what it's like to be

Feeling exactly just like I do

When you're sneezing, Achoo!

The pollen count has been high lately and

I've never had allergies this bad before.

Hope it goes down again soon...Achoo!

An Elevator Ride For One

With COVID19 around, life isn't fun

I'll choose an elevator ride for one

Just being cautious, so respect me please

I don't want to be around, in case you should sneeze

Anyone could have it, let's be safe for me and you

Ride the elevator alone, it's the best option to do

Yes, I'd prefer to visit, but my life is worth more

So let's be safe, when opening the elevator door

Don't be offended, if I don't want you near

This virus we're facing, has us all in fear

It's deadly, a killer to some, so please be smart

Understand what is happening, by playing your part

Let's do our best, to keep this virus away from the Tower

If you use your head, I know you have the power

Common sense, from what you have learned from it

Use the brains in your head, not the ones where you sit

I try to take the elevator, in the middle of the night

Hoping that, everyone stays out of sight

The less people, the brighter will be the sun

So I prefer, an elevator ride for one

With Social Distancing, and trying to keep a safe distance

away, it's not always easy in a small elevator. We must do

what we must to ensure we stay healthy and away from what

is going around. It may seem rude, but you need to understand.

If I have it, you don't want it. If you have it, I don't want it. I am

doing you a favor as well, by keeping the distance between us.

Be Fair (Mask Up)

When the U.P. Fair comes in 2021

It'll still be a whole lot of fun

Inside buildings, wear a mask

Play it safe, is all they ask

I'll wear mine, when I'm in a crowd

I wear it, because I'm honest and proud

If I need to breathe, a little more

I may sneak out, the back door

There's always a way, for safety to be

If you think about it, it's for you and me

A vaccine will help, but it won't do it all

We've gone back a step, be sure not to fall

I know we'll get through, if we come together

Make it safer, for those people you treasure

As I walk the midway, I'll wear a smile

Hidden under my mask, for quite awhile

I'll remember this year, as the return of the U.P. State Fair

As one who wore my mask, while I was there

Be Fair, and wear your mask

Make it safe, is all we ask

Whether it be The U.P. State Fair, or anywhere else.

Please use the same safety plan. I never stopped wearing

my mask whenever I am inside with people, or outside with

people. Common sense is all it is. I know it was nice to get

a break from the masks, but now that the virus has spiked

again, it's time for you to be careful. Your life depends on it.

Won't you do the right thing. You can still have fun. Just use

caution.

Note: While at the Fair in 2021, only a handful of people each day wore

their masks. Those were the smart ones. As was I.

Behind The Walls

Behind the walls, is someone you may know

Behind the door, is such a lonely soul

Now more alone, than ever before

Inside the walls, her fear is even more

“Leave me alone COVID19, you don't need me for a snack”

“I'd prefer to go quickly, from a heart attack”

“I don't need to suffer, with what you want to give”

“Because what you offer, is no way to live”

“Go back to where you started, leave me alone”

“Just disappear, or turn into a stone”

“My life was good, before you came along”

“Now it feels, that everything seems wrong”

“It's all your fault,yes, you are to blame”

“Killing off the humans, is your only aim”

“You don't belong in this world, killing is a crime”

“Leave me alone, because I don't have much time”

“I don't have the strength, to put up a fight”

“It's not fair for you to pick on me, it's just not right”

“Behind the door, I am a lonely soul”

“Behind these walls, I'm someone you might know”

I think about those much older, and are going through

so much more than what us normal people do. If we

are scared, just think about how they are feeling about

it all. Give them a call, or stop by and see if they need

anything. They need more support than ever, in these

COVID19 daze.

Believers And UnBelievers

The world as you know, has gone away

We've awakened to a new world today

Believers and Unbelievers are all around

Where is the truth to be found

Politics versus Medical, get it right

Lies and truth, step into the light

Which one will you choose

Pick the wrong one, and you lose

Wearing masks

is all the Governor asks

Be safe, be well

COVID is hell

You want your freedom, I understand

Unmasked, will see you under a Doctor's hand

Do you really want to take that chance?

It'll be on the Hospital bed, you will dance

The freedom you choose

May cause someone else to lose

Someone who can't breathe

Will be brought to their knees

Then onto their death bed

This is where your choices lead

It could be your brother who passed

COVID won him over at last

Whatever you believe, believe me

The Governor wants everyone to be safe and free

Do you really think the Governor would issue orders

that have no meaning. She thought it over and picked

the best course of action. In her place we would do the

same thing. You choose not to wear a mask, you put

those you love most at risk. I choose to be cautious,

and I'll wear my mask. Because I value my life.

Bless Your Heart

Caring for your heart is the only way to go

Especially when it is connected to your inner soul

Be sure to treat it well and eat good foods too

Because the special organ is what makes you, you

It beats in life, for love you have to share

And needs every attention, for some special care

This organ keeps blood flowing, a special gift to hold

And keeps you feeling warm, when you're feeling cold

It produces oxygen, which helps you to breathe

So look after your heart, and take care of it please

It helps our human bodies, be everything it can

It is the heart of everything, since the beginning of man

Care for it with everything you got

Beating inside you, without it life is not

Good love and great care, play a special part

When you are alive, you must Bless Your Heart

In life, as humans, we must maintain and keep our bodies

healthy. As we get older, even more so, because things start

malfunctioning.

Bugs!
© by Bud Lemire on April 20, 2010

Bugs! Inside and out!
I want to scream and shout!
Outside my window, and inside of me
Why don’t those bugs let me be

Red marks that they leave behind
I try to stay in control of losing my mind
Each day scares me more and more
It was never ever like this before

They’ve taken over my body, and flow through my blood
Now until I am cured, I’ll just be one sick old Bud
They drain me so much of all my energy
Until I don’t even feel like I am me

I pray to God for help, I’m so afraid
Spirits that guide me, come to my aide
I need help as soon as you can
I always try my best to be a good man

Please help me to conquer these tiny invading foes
Because their family keeps getting bigger…and grows
Because I truly need to be free
Of these bugs inside my body

I'm not sure what was going on at this time, but something was

was causing red marks and making me itch quite a bit. At the

time I thought it was mites. But anything from dry skin, to hairs

on your body can do the very same thing.

Chaos 2020

A Mother cried

Her son had died

A virus spread

It claimed the dead

A man screamed “Wear The mask!”

Was it really, too much to ask

“Oh it's just a political scam”

Did anyone really give a damn

“They can't make us do, what we don't want to do!”

As more people passed away, and it wasn't the Flu

He pulled down his mask to say

“That's not how you do it Mr. Wrongway”

As the rise in the virus rose

Masks covered the mouth and nose

Yet still, there were those with a bare face

Whose fingers were touching, all over the place

“Don't breathe on me, without a mask on, please!”

“You're standing too close, six feet away with your knees”

Keeping your distance, and the mask on your face

Protects you, and the whole human race

Follow the health rules, and you'll be okay

You'll be at risk, if you're Mr. Wrongway

The chaos spread, and there was more of the stuff

All over the world, people cried “Enough Is Enough”

Individuals have their own thoughts on what is really

happening in this world during the Covid pandemic.

I want to believe it was a political hoax, yet I know

it isn't. I am wise enough to wear the mask. When I

see people not wearing it, I think, where are their minds?

Would the Governor request things, if it wasn't for our own

good? I think not, she seems like a smart lady. Wise up people!

Chemo Effects

Lightning surges throughout my body I feel

Can't even keep down my last meal

Red marks appearing on my leg

So dizzy I am like a limp rag

I just feel so weak

Hot flashes up and down my cheek

Just when I think I'll be fine

My body feels like I've had too much wine

I stand up, and then I fall

That floor is as hard as a brick wall

My body is not strong enough to stay standing

So I hope when I fall I have a good landing

On the floor my hair is falling

I hear the other side is calling

I'm not ready, I'm going to fight

Dear God help me with your light

Nothing feels right, I feel really sick

Throwing up and I can't stop it

Now you know what effects Chemo has on you

It's something I wouldn't want anyone to go through

This poem goes out for those who have a battle every day when

they go to have Chemo treatments. It's not easy and it can make

your life miserable. It truly is a battle for your life.

Christmas With Timmy

It was suppose to be the best Christmas this year

But every smile, was followed by a tear

Covid took his Mom, she was needed in Heaven

Little Timmy, heartbroken, was only seven

His Dad was in the Hospital, and very sick

He thought him being there, would do the trick

The Doctors and Nurses, tried their very best

Daddy was going to stay there, as their permanent guest

Off he went to stay with Auntie Claire

He wondered why he ended up there

On the Ventilator, no improvements on Dad

The tears would flow, Timmy was very sad

Sometimes he got to watch, the news on TV

So many people, not wearing masks, he could see

How stupid, could these people be

If they only knew, what happened to me

He said a little prayer, before going to bed

These are the words, that went through his head

“They are afraid, and excuses they do make”

“Making it worse, with each move they don't take”

Timmy wondered, if there was some way

To get them to understand, with every day

“Even on their death bed, they will deny”

“That this virus is real, which would be a lie”

For Christmas, he opened up his gift

Something, that would give him a lift

A family portrait, that he'll always remember

Every Christmas time, every month of December

An Angel whispered “We took your Daddy today”

“It's okay, he'll be better now, anyway”

Timmy held the picture, close to his heart

He knew that their love, would never be apart

Timmy was just a boy then. He grew up and gave

many lectures on the importance of believing and

doing the right thing for your health. There were

still some who didn't believe, but there were many

who were touched by what he experienced in his life.

He changed the way many people thought. But there

were still those who were Brain-Washed, which he could

not do anything about. They would have to learn the

hard way.

Clear Your Throat

You cough and you sputter, and then you spit

And there's nothing I can do about it

I chop and mash your food so well

Yet still you go through that hacking spell

What can I do?

To make it easier for you

The stomach isn't receiving what we send there

I don't think life is treating you fair

Some warm water will clear up that phlegm

And a sucker, because you sure like them

But still the food won't stay down

And I sit here wearing a little frown

I want to make your throat clear

So all the food won't reappear

I wish it didn't have to be

Undigested food that I can see

We need a plumber to unclog

Get rid of that phlegm and that frog

Stop the eruptions that cause an overflow

Clear your throat, and calm your soul

This one is for all those who have had digestive

problems due to a stroke or some other health problem

Clinical Depression

With the life threatening illness I face

It's become a terrible place

It's a depression easily misunderstood

When I am in it, it's not very good

It's much worse than the seasonal kind

It's a much darker place in my mind

When you lose a loved one, it's not like that

It's a place where nobody should be at

I have no zest for life, no will to live

My energy is gone, I have nothing to give

It takes control of everything I do

Its darker than the darkest blue

Normal decisions that I usually make

Are the hardest ones that I must take

People don't understand, they say go for walk

They say play some music, but I just can't talk

I want to tell them I have no will, leave me alone

It's the worst place to be, that I have ever known

People think I can get out of it easily, just change the mood

Those kind of people have the wrong kind of attitude

Think of it this way, you're born with love of light

But how would you feel if it was as dark as night

The only thing that I can do, is wait until it is done

Ride it out, and when it is over I shall see the sun

Those thoughts don't come when I am in that dark place

It's like I am alone way out there in outer space

I wouldn't wish this kind of depression onto any soul

Because when I have it, I just don't feel whole

I have it, so I know what it is like to be

In a dark place, I just don't feel like me

Clinical Depression is the worst kind of depression

you can have. It is a dark place to be. Not even music

can lift you out. Nothing can. You just have to ride it

out and wait until you come out of it. Like a lost soul

in a place that is so dark, until the light surrounds you

once again.

Coma

As you walk right by, I know you're here

If I could talk, I'd tell you “have no fear”

For once, I did have a voice

I'm glad that I had made my choice

You've heard my call

And I love you all

I try so hard, but I can not speak

I can barely move, and I feel so weak

I wish I could break free

Yet I can hardly see

I want to share, what's on my mind

The words won't come, at least that's what I find

I don't want another test

I know I'm not at my very best

Please, just let me go

This is something, that you know

I've seen the world, I lived a great life

I return to nothing, no more your strife

Thanks for holding my hand, I knew it was you

I appreciate all you did, and all that you do

I can slightly, wiggle my toes

The things I know, nobody else knows

I can say, that it's just as well

That my time had come, on the day I fell

As most of you may have guessed, I wrote this

with my brother Clyde in mind. “I Return To

Nothing” is because he didn't believe in the

afterlife. Which is something I strongly believe

in. I believe he will be quite surprised when he is

there and meets up with my Mom, my brother

Terry, and many others he thought were gone

forever. I can't imagine being in a Coma, but

I tried my best here. I put myself in his place,

and tried to imagine. I believe we are half here

and half in The Spirit World. Just waiting to be

set free so we can be fully somewhere. But as

we are in this state, we do take in the voices and

the people who are at our side. By the way, my

brother Clyde did make it to Heaven.

Covid Made Some Changes

To those who see us regularly, we may look the same

Yet, we've changed with our outlook, and covid is to blame

Little things we do, from day to day

We've learned to do, in a much different way

Some people are not good with changes, It's so hard to do

Once you have a routine in life, changes can be so hard on you

Ever since covid started, we've all endured so much

Keeping our distance from people, missing the human touch

Many, when they care to admit it, go for therapy

The help we get, and time, is what holds the key

Some won't admit to changes, they pretend nothing is wrong

They just ignore the problems, so their life just goes along

Admitting you have a problem, is the first step we must take

These changes can be uneasy, with each day that you wake

Confront these issues, you are not insane

Covid made some changes, reacquaint with your brain

Take things a bit slower, think about it all

You'll understand much more, without putting up a wall

You are not alone, covid affected many here

Let's stand together, together we'll overcome any fear

Covid has made some changes to the brain and the heart.

This enemy has invaded our body, and is back for more.

We must be careful, and we must stand together against

this common enemy. We must also learn a new way. To

step carefully, breathe in and out, and carry on. Use our

inner strength to make it through all this.

Dementia

“Did I come here off the street?”

“Hey, I was wondering, is there anything to eat?”

“I don't remember how I got to this place”

“Is there some place I must be, just in case?”

The memory goes, and confusion is often there

And many other qualities, that you should be aware

In five minutes, they can forget everything they've been told

Although it starts in the thirties, it's mostly when you are old

Some remember events, from many years ago

Others will not recognize, people that they know

Some will have a hard time, finding their own room

Others won't know, what to do with a broom

They've forgotten how to do things, that they normally use to

And need help daily, in everything that they do

Assistance and guidance, repeating words you said

Help in doing the little things, like climbing into bed

You'll have to repeat to them, so that they will know

They'll repeat as well, as Dementia starts to show

You never know, what you will find

When Dementia, takes over your mind

So many people, as they get older, get

Dementia. It can cause you to forget

many things that you knew. Little things

will be big things. You'll need guidance

and assistance in doing things you normally

could do by yourself. You'll forget things very

quickly, and need it repeated. You'll repeat things

you have said just awhile earlier. Be aware of

Dementia and its signs. And have patience if it

happens to someone you love.

Depression

So many people deal with depression every day

Emotions that cut deep and won't go away

Colors dance around, but all they see is gray

A deep down dismal feeling that has come to stay

Falling deep into the gray world that you've come to know

Everything seems hopeless, there's nowhere you can go

Alone in a place so dark it makes you cry

Thoughts rolling in, do you really want to die

There are many good things, if you could only see

The beauty of the Universe, in this reality

Nature and its colors, people's laughter too

You can climb out, but it's always up to you

You are not alone, and never have to be

See beyond the darkness, to better company

Reach out to someone, and let them near

Let light into your darkness, release all of the fear

Look for the good in everything you seek

Your world doesn't have to be so bleak

The light of love can be your guide

Let your soul direct you from the inside

Let that smile come, let it fill your soul

So you can feel complete, when you let depression go

There are so many people in this world who have to deal

with depression. Sometimes it is mild enough to treat with

good things such as nature and just doing what makes you

feel good. But others are so deep into it, they need pills

because it helps them more. Whatever it is that helps you,

I wish you the best in feeling better.

Disease Distance

Here I sit feeling so lonely

Why won't my friends visit me

I didn't ask to have this

Now it's my friends I really miss

I hate this disease, but what can I do

I try my best, to just get through

I'm just so tired, and I feel so weak

Sometimes I even find it hard to speak

I spend much time around a Doctor and Nurse

They check on me so I don't get worse

It hurts so much, sometimes I cry all day

But still this pain won't go away

They can't catch this disease

I wish their fears was what I could ease

Why can't people understand more

I'm the same person I was before

Each day means the most to me

To live another, is what I long to see

A friend nearby would help me through

I wish that they only knew

I wish somehow that it would get through

That one day if they have nothing to do

I would welcome a visit from a friend

To lighten my heart until the day's end

Through the eyes of the person who has the illness.

It's sad that friends and family back away at times

when we need them most. They need to understand

it can't be caught. Learn about it, because someone

out there needs a friend.

Don't Ignore The Signs

If there's something that feels a little off with your body

Then maybe it's something that the Doctor should see

Feeling normal is something that we know

There are some things that happen, that will never show

The Medical Staff can check it to see

To find out what the cause could be

One part of your body could be feeling one way

It might be another part, it's hard to say

It's better to catch it, as soon as you can

It'll make you feel like a better woman or man

I know it's so easy to ignore the sign

But letting it go, may give you a worse time

I'm guilty of letting things go

This is a lesson that I've come to know

I was afraid, and thought it would disappear

As it got worse, so did my fear

It's no fun to be afraid, so I was told

Best to have it checked out, I'm getting old

I'm feeling younger, when I'm feeling great

So if something is off, it can not wait

Get it checked out, do it today

You'll feel much better, in every way

Many of us are guilty of letting things go far

too long and ignoring any sign that we feel.

But we shouldn't be afraid to step forward

and let our Doctor know there is something

that isn't quite right with our bodies. Many

times we think it is much worse than it first

began to be, and many times it is little at

first and then does get worse because we

let it go too long. We make big things out

of little things, and then because of that,

they become bigger things in reality.

Catching it at the start, will stop it from

getting bigger. See your Doctor.

Fear Of Things To Come

The fear has taken over me

Visions come and won't let me be

It's something I must do, I know

Yet this unleashed fear, won't let me go

The Nightmares come, so vivid and strong

Hurting my soul, like a Heavy Metal song

I know it's something, that must be done

It hurts like hell, and isn't fun

I never asked for this, and yet I must

In my Spiritual Family, and In God I trust

To help me get through all this pain

So that inside, I won't go insane

I scream in anger, and then I cry

I ask God, if there's a reason why

I know it's the only way

Time is closer to that day

If I could only disappear

Get rid of all this fear

I know it's something I can't do

I only ask for help to get me through

When the fear is so bad, that you can't

sleep because of Nightmares, and in the

daytime, the flashbacks haunt you. When

you relive every terrible moment in your life.

When some procedure is so feared, that you

can't sleep at all. People, it may seem unreal,

but it's happening to many who have been

through Covid. What they need is people to

understand. To know, that they did not ask

for this, it happened, and the vice is very

tightly wound around them. They can't

break loose. They cry for help!

Feeling The Silence

In a world we're raised, to listen to everything we hear

Comes a silence that is felt, when nothing comes to our ear

Can you imagine a world, without any kind of sound

You try your best to listen, yet it doesn't come around

Suddenly! Your hearing has disappeared

A Nightmare! Everything that you feared

Where is the music, that always made me smile

Or the birds in the trees, that use to sing awhile

My TV is on loud, but I can't hear a thing

If someone is calling, I can't hear the ring

Don't knock on my door, I don't know you're there

My hearing is gone, I hear nothing everywhere

It's a scary feeling, I feel incomplete

I'm afraid to go outside, or to cross the street

My alarm won't wake me, if I fell asleep

I'm alone in the silence, with the company I keep

I fear every moment, in this silence I am living in

So much I am going through, I don't know where to begin

I was happy with my hearing, when it was around

Now I am Feeling The Silence, because I hear no sound

When you lose your hearing after having it for a long time,

it can be very hard to find yourself in a world of silence.

All the things you heard, go silent, and you are in a completely

different world. A world without sound. It's the most difficult

feeling. You have to adjust in so many ways. It's not easy.

Getting Through It All

We will fight

With all our might

We shall prevail

And set sail

And not fail

Anchors away and light as a feather

We'll make it through any kind of weather

No matter how bad the storm

In any shape or form

We will conquer it all

And we will not fall

Strong of spirit, strong of mind

With our strength,we will find

We can endure what is thrown our way

And make it through from day to day

The human spirit can battle much

Guided by a supportive touch

And when things seem they are so bleak

Guiding strength will keep us from being weak

We may cry, but only for release

The strong winds may increase

We shall make it there, and survive

In triumph, when we arrive

For those having a difficult time

in these Covid years

Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Soul

With everything that happened, you feel your world turned around

And you're searching for the answers, but you know they can't be found

If we saw in the abuser's minds, we still wouldn't know why they do what they do

And we still wouldn't know why, out of all the people, that they picked you

Their minds are imbalanced, due to drinking, drugs and a lot more

And they find enjoyment, in breaking people's spirits, mind, and core

I want you to know you aren't the problem, or the unworthy one

They're the ones who will have the dark clouds, instead of the sun

You are the same, only your doubts about yourself are now there

Everyone who is in your life, still loves you and they care

You need to let these emotions of doubt free

Don't keep them bottled up, talk to friends, talk to me

When something like this happens, it takes time to feel your normal self

But family and friends love you, so count on us to help

You have taken the first step, by knowing right from wrong

And I want to see you smile, and I want to hear your song

You are still up on that pedestal, that I put you on so long ago

And I love you so very much, that I want you to know

I am so proud of you, for you have risen once again

From the darkness that consumed, don't let it be your friend

Hold your head high, don't let negative thoughts win over you at all

Because if you let them, you won't be alone if you should fall

Our souls are connected, there is no doubt at all to this

And I want to feel you closer, so I can feel your gentleness

Never knowing what is true or not, Cyndi was almost

raped while in Toronto. Two of her friends were.

Hear, I Can Not

How would you feel if suddenly your world went quiet

Your TV was up loud, you couldn't hear when you walked by it

The every day sounds would all disappear

You'll wonder what has gone wrong with your ear

Sometimes it's age, the loss as we get old

Chemo treatments will do it, is what I'm told

Some were born with this, at the very start

It's hard to imagine no music, but that's only a part

There's the little things daily, like the song of a bird

You can see its beak moving, yet nothing was heard

People talking down at the end of the hall

Were as silent as if listening to a wall

A door shutting, a toilet flushing, an every day sound

Was not heard at all, not anywhere around

How different would your world be

In silence you'd live quite differently

When the hearing is taken, you have no choice

Yet to continue doing your best, not hearing their voice

When nothing is heard, with all that you've got

Then listening won't happen, and Hear, You Can Not

I know one thing for sure, I am so happy I can hear

everything I can hear. Can you even imagine what it

is like for those who can not hear a thing? I think that

is another reason we should appreciate the music, and

every day sounds that we hear, because one never knows

when it might be taken from us.

Her Anxiety

She lived with fear once before

Knew enough to kick it out the door

She conquered it, and came real far

Jumped real high, over every bar

When Covid came, she battled fear

It came around, and was quite near

Attacking her with all its might

Yet she had won, despite her fright

After Effects of this virus, ever so mean

Can not be heard, can not be seen

Inside she felt it, taking control

Anxiety's Moment had caused a hole

The common things, she did day to day

Was replaced by fear, and she had to stay

Rapid heartbeat, stomach very upset

She was always home, she couldn't leave yet

It took all she had, as it grew

Out of control, and made her blue

The simple things, she once overcame

She couldn't do, Covid was to blame

Yet still she tried, and would continue to try

Because a life like this, only made her cry

She would conquer this virus and win

Because to her, her life meant everything

She will keep trying. It won't be easy. So

many don't realize what people who have

had Covid have to deal with after you've

had it. Of course many who haven't had

it deal with so much as well. This Pandemic

has caused many issues within the mind.

Understanding and listening is the key.

Her Last Years Alone

Living alone, she's barely getting by

Some days, all she wants to do is cry

When she has a bad day, where is the help in need

If nobody comes, how will she ever succeed

All she wanted, was to live her last years alone

Now she wonders, is it really safe in her home

She prays, because it's the best she can do

All she asks, is to help her through

Don't tell me, what you think she should do

In her place, you wouldn't do it too

If you put yourself, in her place

“Then you'd know everything that I face”

“Every day, my health is changing”

“Every moment, is what I'm arranging”

“Don't misunderstand me, I love it alone”

“I've got my TV, I've got my phone”

“My eyesight and hearing, is going away”

“I fear what will happen, on some future day”

“I want to enjoy my last years, here, alone”

“Because sooner or later, it'll be the Nursing Home”

It's not easy making a living as you get older and your

health is failing. You can't see to even call someone, or

see the cards, or see to turn channels on the TV. Or

when your hearing is going and you can't hear the people

on the phone, or in person, and hate to ask them to repeat

what they said. Yet, you want your freedom, as long as you

can have it. Because you know, sooner or later, it will be a

Nursing Home.

Note: True story, and she is now in a Nursing Home. But

she is getting best the care ever. She's met many new friends.

She's accepted it and likes it there.

Hope To The Hopeless

We need the hope back in hopeless

We could use some magic of Godliness

Some sort of miracle for a change

Just a little if someone could arrange

Something to make life a bit easier for me

Give me a future where I could see

I'm not really asking for much

Maybe someone with a healing touch

I need to know my life will continue

So I can have a second chance and renew

I have faith, but sometimes I feel low

Because there's so much I don't know

I don't understand why it happened to me

Why couldn't it just leave me be

I don't ask for much, just lighten my load

So I have the strength down life's road

With hope back in hopeless, I could do more

Much greater things ahead, would be in store

I ask for “more hope in this hopelessness” appeal

So I can look forward, to how wonderful I'll feel

For all my friends battling an illness that has them

weak and down, I want hope back in your world.

I want to know that some little spark and ray of hope

is there for you. I want the very best for you.

I Hear You

©by Bud Lemire on Nov 13, 2019

What would you do if suddenly you couldn't hear a thing

And you keep wondering what each new day will bring

Several years would pass by without hearing a sound

You'd have to learn to read lips wherever people are found

Then along comes a tragic illness and an operation so severe

It happens all of a sudden, and sounds then happen to be near

Overwhelming joy, filling your heart with happy tears

All those forgotten sounds, enlightening your ears

Something so miraculous, has happened to you

Something so wondrous, your dreams come true

So much happiness, you just want to dance

Divine intervention has given you a second chance

The Angels are watching over you

They're enjoying everything you do

“Listen closely, and tell us what you hear”

“We have returned full capacity, to your ear”

As you heal some more

And are a lot less sore

Every sound will be like music to you

All the sounds, that you once knew

So many prayers came together for this gift

So that it would touch you and uplift

Losing any of your senses isn't funny. But when we

have hope, and believe that one day, we may

just see, hear, smell, walk, again.

We must have faith, believe, and know

that Hope is always out there.

And it might just happen.

I'm Everywhere

You can not see me, but I'm everywhere

I'm on items that were touched, as well as in the air

Someone may have touched something, and you didn't know

Then before you know it, Covid symptoms start to show

I laugh at those who refuse to wear a mask

I always wore a mask, it was my greatest task

I washed my hands all the time, what else can I say

Somehow it caught me, and had to make my day

Yes, you got it, I just want to be a part of everything

So I jump right in for experience, it can really sting

I hoped it was the Flu

It turned out to be untrue

I called up Zak, he's got it too

Zak said, he might have caught it from Sue

I called up my good friend Morey

He's got it now, he said damn that Corey

Oh heck, I'll just sit here with some Peppermint Tea

Surviving comes natural to someone like me

What's that on my books, and in the air?

“I'm COVID, and you'll find me EVERYWHERE”

In a time when the rise in Covid is getting higher,

it is harder to avoid getting it. Don't let your

stubbornness be your downfall.

Be smarter than that.

In My Place

Put yourself in my place

If only you could see my face

You don't know the truth at all

And hide behind a big wall

I'm living in the pain

Tears fall, and it's like rain

You don't even know me

Yet one day, I'll be free

I fight a battle every day

Some words are very hard to say

Every night I cry and pray

Should I go, or should I stay

I wish for peace, and for it to stop

I get so weak, I often drop

I don't ask for pity, for I know

Of the place, where I will go

I wear a mask, to hide my fear

I wipe away, a fallen tear

No one, seems to understand

Exactly why, my life isn't grand

I try to explain, but it's no use

They tend to be, too obtuse

Sometimes you have to let it go

Because only you, will know

The only one who can understand

it best, is the one who is going through

it. Until you are in their place, you'll

never know exactly what they are going

through.

In Sickness And In Health

When two people marry, it's for a love that they share

To honor, to value, and forever to care

Yet life throws a curve ball, and one will get sick

Too much pressure to handle, and one will leave quick

I've been hearing a lot, about someone leaving

While the one that is sick, stays and is grieving

She never asked to be sick, her companion was gone

She battles this illness alone, from dusk until dawn

In sickness and in health, is what was said

On the day they came together, when they were wed

He thought it would be too hard, couldn't handle it all

It's even tougher when alone, he sure had his gall

A real man or woman, will stick by their spouse

Through the worst of times, and not be a mouse

For if it was truly love, you got it all wrong

A weak spouse who left, isn't considered strong

I for one would stand by, the one that I love

Because it's the right thing, it's all I think of

For she gave me her all, and I'll stand by her side

And help her through it, because she was my bride

Until death do we part, I'll always be there

And help her through, all the suffering she'll bear

When it's someone you love, it's the right right thing to do

Together, forever, helping each other through

When you love someone, you stand by each other's side.

You help each other through the best of times and the

worst of times. You don't leave them. What kind of person

are you? Love empowers you to always do the right

thing. If not, it was never love at all.

It's Okay To Be Sick

It's okay to be sick

Not everything will click

When you're not at your best

Then it's good that you rest

What people need to know

No matter where you go

“Get Better Soon” is not to be

Getting through each day is the key

They need to know, you need to tell

When you are sick, you may never be well

Some days are better, some days are worse

“Get Better Soon” is not in your universe

You deal with the pain, every day

You tolerate, whatever people say

“You look like hell” is not something to be said

“What are you doing up, you should be in bed”

You still have a life to live, even when you are sick

Your candle is still burning, there's a flame on your wick

Getting better is an option, without a choice

Understanding is the key, support is your voice

We need to take time to understand from the sick person's

point of view. Instead of judging them so quickly. Because

as in any situation, we don't know the whole story. We can't

be so quick to judge them, just by one quick glance. If you

are concerned, ask them. For they are the ones who know the

full story on themselves. Your guess may be totally off.

Knowing Cancer

Everyone who has a form of Cancer, may not be the same

Just like everybody you know, they have a different name

Having Cancer isn't fun, it isn't like playing a game

Wise up and listen, so you won't have to be lame

Just like every individual that has a personality that is unique

There's different forms of Cancer, but most will make you weak

Some remedies will help a little, some will help a lot

Taking away your pain, depending on what you've got

Once again, everyone is different on how they will react

Sometimes once will help, sometimes you keep going back

What might work for another, might not work for you

You need to adjust to what will work, just so you can get through

Adjusting the dosage, may help to some degree

Doing what feels right, is all you need to be

Understanding that not everyone will react the same

It'll work or it won't work, nobody is to blame

You may think you know it all, but you don't know until

You have all the Cancer facts, then maybe you will

Before you start pointing fingers, at someone that you know

Read about the Cancer, so you can be a Pro

Know all the facts about the type of Cancer someone has.

Not everyone can use the same medicines, or the same

system to help their bodies fight off Cancer. Everyone

is different, and what they choose to do, is what their

bodies can handle. It's not a breeze to have Cancer.

It makes you very weak. Also remember, when someone

has Cancer, sometimes you want to do more and you

can't. But by being there as a friend, you do so much more.

So many people back away and are afraid to be there for them.

It's what they need. It's really the best medicine.

Last Dance At Christmas

She wondered when her life would end

Right now she sure could use a friend

“Why do they stay away from me”

“Was this the way life was going to be”

Diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year

She lives each moment, now in fear

She experiences pain, no child should go through

The people who know her, haven't the faintest clue

She sits alone in her bedroom, reading a book

The Fantasies she reads, give her a new outlook

She drifts far away, to another place

Which stops her from thinking of all she must face

The Chemo has worn her down, she lost all of her hair

She tries not to think about, how life can be so unfair

At night she cries and asks “Why me?”

“I never asked for this, so why should it be”

Time was passing quickly, Christmas time was almost here

She reserves all her strength for some Christmas cheer

But inside her, there dwelled all this fear

“Would I still be around for Christmas this year?”

The pain was too much, for her to take

If not for love, she would surely break

Her parents gave her the very best

They supported her through every test

As Christmas drew closer, she really missed her friends

And wondered “Is this really how my life ends?”

Then one night, there came a light

The Angels danced, and it was so bright

“We've come to give you, one last chance”

“To join us in, this Awakening Dance”

She looked around, and saw all her friends

“Dear Armelia, this will be how your life ends”

One friend took her hand “Please come with me”

They wandered outside, for everyone to see

Liam bowed and asked her for this dance

She smiled and then she took a glance

A circle of her friends, were all around

In the middle, she and Liam were found

They danced until she could dance no more

She was so much happier than she was before

Liam whispered “Our parents didn't understand your disease”

“Which made them all, in a state of unease”

“The Angels who have brought us here”

“Have banished all of our parents' fear”

Armelia looked up, she knew her time was here

All of her pain was gone, and she had no fear

Armelia entered Heaven, and she had a new role

Helping those with this disease, to uplift their soul

And upon this very Christmas night

In the sky high above, was a new star shining bright

Remember everyone, people who are going through

such a disease, need a friendly face to see in person.

Don't be afraid to stop and see them. It will only take

a moment to bring so much happiness and comfort to

someone who you treasure in this life. Because once

they are gone, you can never have that chance. Armelia

went on to help those battling the disease here on Earth,

and she knows the value of friends. Don't let your fears

be the thing that causes you not to see your friend who

needs you even more now than ever. Go see them.

Legs A Jumping

Legs a jumping, pain a flowing

Misery calling, nobody is knowing

How can they know, they are not me

And the pain I feel, they can not see

Sometimes I sleep, sometimes I'm awake

Until the pain, makes my whole body ache

I want to cry out, the pain is so strong

But I hold it in, soon she'll be along

Maybe she'll give me a pain pill, it'll help me sleep

The feeling I have, sure goes pretty deep

Time goes so slow, as I look at the clock

There must be a key to this pain, that I can unlock

She adjusts my pillows, and separates my feet

And for a moment in time, our eyes meet

Can she see, the misery I feel?

A nightmare, that seems all too real

She gives me a drink, refreshing water for me

But I choke on it, swallowing repeatedly

With my legs a jumping, all through the night

I hope she knows, she's my guiding light

This one is for Ernie & Mina Bernard.

Dear friends of mine.

Listen To Your Body

Listen to your body, what is it telling you?

If it's telling you to rest, then it's probably true

I never use to listen, but now it's loud and clear

As your body ages, it's always good to hear

When you are young, you have energy to spare

But when you are older, you have none to share

As you age, you need to stop and rest

Your body will tell you, it's really for the best

You can't do everything, like you use to do

Your body has aged, into an older you

Nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to us each

It's something we can learn from, it's something we can teach

Listen to your body, if it's tired and it aches

It's time to take a rest, use your body's brakes

Stop and sit down, take some much needed time out

Your body is shouting STOP! And there's no time for doubt

Sometimes we forget, we aren't young any more

We keep trying to do, all the things we did before

If it's telling you to rest, then it's probably true

Listen to your body, what is it telling you?

Know your limitations at every age. As you get older,

your limitations are more. Know what you can handle.

Listen to your body. If it's putting a strain on you, then

you need to stop and rest from what you are doing. It's

safe and healthy to be aware, and Listen to your body.

Living In A Covid World

We're living in a Covid world,

We should be living on the moon

But even if we lived there,

Covid would get to us soon.

The New Variant is now going around,

It might even get to you.

And it is wherever people are found,

Just in case you never knew.

Just when you thought it was over and done,

Comes a variant newly born.

To add to all with even more Covid fun,

That's why I blow my horn.

Some may have the same symptoms, as someone you know

Ignorant people won't think they have it, it just goes to show

They say that everyone, will have their turn

To experience this new Covid, maybe some will learn

No matter where you are, no matter where you go

Covid will arrive there, and put on a sickening show

Oh yes, Covid will get you, it's going to get you soon

We're living in a Covid world, we should be living on the moon

The new variant has reached where we live, and people are

getting it now. As I said, some still won't believe there is

such a thing, while others will know they have it. Listen

to your Doctors and Medical staff, many of them know.

Let it run it's course, rest, and follow what your Doctor

tells you. Hopefully it won't last long. I wish you well.

I hope it's not too hard on you, and you come out of this

feeling much better.

Loneliness & Depression

So many lonely people in the world today

What would it take, what could we say

To make their sadness and depression go away

And make their lives better, so they'll be okay

From the shadows there must be some light

To let them know it'll be alright

A stream of light to shine for awhile

To guide them forward and bring a smile

A smile, a hug, or possibly a handshake

A compliment to take away their ache

There's a better life ahead

No need to fear with dread

Let the light of love set them free

So they can be all that they can be

Depression keeps them stuck in one place

Let the sun shine upon their face

Let them find comfort, let them find tranquility

So they can heal with happiness instead of misery

Release them from any discomfort or distress

Banish their Depression and their loneliness

My prayers and healing thoughts go out to the people who battle loneliness and depression daily. It's not easy, and life sure does give us some hard times to go through. But our spirits are stronger than you know, and we will endure and pass over the bumps that get in our way, on the road we travel upon.

Lost Souls

Tell me what it is, I should do

There was a time, that I once knew

Where are the people, I use to know

Where are they now, where did they go

Where is my bedroom, is it here?

And why is it, I can't think clear

Does anyone know, where the bathroom could be

I hate to say it, but I really have to pee

Tell me someone, is it night or day

And please let me know, everything's okay

Say has anyone, seen my wife

I sure miss her, in my life

I remember some things, but not it all

Sometimes I get dizzy, and afraid I'll fall

Tell me please, do I know you

And where the heck, is my other shoe

I can't eat anything, that's on my plate

Could someone tell me, what is the date

My throat's so dry, could I have a drink

And why is so hard, for me to think

So many people lose their way when they get older,

and before they pass over, they become lost souls

Memories Lost
© by Bud Lemire on Dec 20, 2008

So many have found, things can’t be found
They’ll put them down somewhere, but they’re not around
Nothing seems to feel right, it is all wrong
It’s like listening to missing words to a song

Diseases effect the mind, with people we know
Many remember the past, recent events isn’t so
They’ll put something down, then walk away
Forgetting where it is, on the very same day

They’ll repeat many things, that they have done
Only remembering that time, as the only one
I’ll share an incident that happened before my eyes
I’m sure for this condition, it’s no surprise

I remember one lady opening a letter she received
Moments later she cursed others, for it’s what she believed
She didn’t even remember opening it
She blamed others and had a fit

“Oh where did I put that, where can it be”
“I had it before, now I’ve lost my keys”
“It might be in the garbage, or dropped to the floor”
“I know that I had it just a moment before”

When dealing with Alzheimer or dementia, please be aware
Everyone who has it, needs special attention and care
Patience, for it’s not easy to be
Someone who’s lost, their memory

Someone we know may have this mind shattering disease, and we need to know how to handle it and help them through it. Age effects our minds at an early stage, and we find ourselves with a touch of it throughout our lives….and wondering where we put something and end up searching for it. Patience and understanding is one of the keys to helping someone with it. For they are just as scared as they go through it.

Moral Support

When you have a life threatening disease

These are words to consider if you'll please

Everybody knows that something like this is tough

Anyone going through it knows just how rough

Dialysis or Chemotherapy makes a person weak

Feeling sick all day can make the time very bleak

So often when a friend has it, people back away

You won't catch it, it's much better if you stay

Your friend needs the Moral Support only you can give

By being there for them makes it better for each to live

The little things you do mean so very much

Being by the side of someone who needs your touch

Put yourself in their place, what would you do

If your friends you cherished, backed away from you

You'd feel alone and you would be wondering why

People can be selfish and stupid, makes you cry

Nobody has to go through this without a friend

I'm sending you this message so that this can end

Be there for someone who needs you, don't back away

They deserve your Moral Support to make better their day

By being there for them, you feel good inside that you are

helping someone through a difficult time in their life.

Talking to them, comforting them, just your presence.

Fear often scares us away. What do I do, what do I say?

Do what comes natural and speaks to your soul.

Remember my friend Bob, The Quadriplegic. After his

accident, he wondered why his friends didn't come around.

He was still the same person, yet people didn't feel comfortable.

You missed out on many moments of being with a very special

man. You have it in you to do the right thing. Be there for them.

Moving Along With Covid

Moving along with the Covid season

Still being cautious, is a very good reason

If you had it at all, here's something to know

The problems people have, can be quite a foe

For those who have been, on a ventilator so long

The problems are endless, everything seems wrong

Flashbacks and Nightmares, oh Mamma Mia

Digestion problems, and there's diarrhea

The cramps that are there, with so much pain

When you are done, only tiredness will remain

Off to the bathroom, and then back to bed

Is a moment in time, that you really dread

Panic attack, and anxiety, always shaking you

Not knowing why this is happening, but wishing you knew

Buried in your subconscious, the answers are there

You're so shaken up, you're unaware

If you have symptoms, like I described here

You're not alone, many go through this fear

Relax and breathe normal, let calmness take place

Let the fear you are feeling, disappear from your face

I know it's easier to tell someone to get rid of the fear.

Much harder to actually get rid of it. Especially when

you feel you have no control over it. Try to do the things

that help you to relax. Listen to some calming music, or

a TV show that you enjoy. Go for a walk, or do some

other activity. You will be okay. Have your blood

checked, it might be your thyroids, as they get out of

whack after Covid as well. Remember, we are all in

this together. And just because you had the two vaccines,

you still need to wear your mask. You could be carrying it

to others. Use common sense, if you have any. And

remember, if you have a bad day, don't beat yourself up.

My Bout With Cancer

I grow weaker, with each passing day

And hate to have you, see me this way

But there's this Cancer, eating up the inside of me

I'm hoping and praying, that someday I'11 be free

Waking to meet everyday, getting through each night

Never giving up, on this never ending fight

As you visit, your voices are music to my ears

They calm me, soothe me, and lessen all my fears

It's nice to have you close, it shows me that you care

I know seeing me like this, must be hard for you to bear

I know I'm not the same, as the person you once knew

Because of all the pain, this illness put me through

Forgive me if I fall silent, I grow weak and easily tire

In this part of my life, everything seems to be so dire

I'm sleeping in an uncomfortable position, with pillows behind

To keep away the bed sores, that show up from time to time

Helping me breathe better, I wear an oxygen mask

Even with this help, it seems an impossible task

I know not where my life is headed, or where I'm going to be

Only that future studies on Cancer, is the answer and the key

I thank you each for coming, I thank the Lord above

I thank you each for praying, and sharing all your love

A poem I wrote back in 1994, when I truly didn't know all

the things about Cancer that I know today. But even then I

felt there had to be something written to make people aware

of how bad this disease was.

My Ears

My eyes see, everything that my ears can not hear

I just wish I could hear, so there wouldn't be a tear

I'm strong, I've endured a lot, and I'll survive

I've learned through life, things I need to stay alive

My world is so quiet, I can't even hear an alarm at all

It does no good to answer the phone, when you call

Things people take for granted, I cherished every day

Now I live without sound, It's been taken away

My ears are for decoration, because now they don't work

Sounds may be for others, for me they don't lurk

Sometimes I can read lips, if their speech is plain

If they talk too fast, it is like the pouring rain

I miss the company of the spoken voice

The loss of hearing gave me no choice

I search within, to remember how you sound

It's not the same, I wish my hearing could be found

I live within the silence, with quiet as my friend

I long for the sounds, and wish this would end

I'll live in this world, but I'll keep hoping too

That I'll be able to hear again, just like you

Living in a world without sound is so very quiet

and lonely. The comfort of a friend are either in

person, or words on a screen. It's not the same.

Being in the dark you think would be great if quiet,

but it's very scary. Crossing the street by myself,

shouldn't be scary, yet it is. I fear my own company

at times. Nothing is the same, everything has changed.

Because my ears can not hear.

My Immune System Is Dead

My Immune System is dead

So hard to get out of bed

A virus could easily kill

So we don't like being ill

Through chemotherapy, our Immune System broke down

We smile when we can, but many times I wear a frown

The Doctors see us often, an apple won't keep them away

Because our system, changes easily every day

A tiredness, that you have no way to shake loose

No matter how much, you drink of that juice

It takes away, your breath of life

Causing you, so much of that strife

It has your blood cells, battling it out

You just want to cry, and you scream and shout

What can you do, when your Immune System is shot

Diarrhea comes on, and you are sitting on the pot

No Immune System, what can I do

I wish I had one, so I could get through

Each day that I live, I find it a blessing

That I can see the sun rise, and have strength as I'm dressing

If you have Chemotherapy, please be aware

Of the side effects, that can happen there

Chemotherapy can do so much damage to your

Immune System. This was written for some friends

I know who have gone through a lot of pain due to

not having an Immune System that works normally.

IVIG helps, but it doesn't bring back your Immune

System. Once it is gone, it stays gone. Just be aware,

and be careful, that you stay away from people with a

virus, so you don't get it. Because without your Immune

System, you can get it so much more easier.

My Name Is Covid

My name is Covid, and I'm out to get you

Many of you don't even have a clue

I've taken lives, and I'll take even more

The variant has made me, nastier than before

For the unbelievers, I'll show you how

Without a mask or vaccine, I can get you now

I'll make your life, a living hell

With a ventilator, as a friend as well

I'll make you so sick, you'll turn more than green

What I do to humans, is really obscene

I have no mind, so don't try to think

I'll make it very hard, for you to drink

Get a vaccine, and a booster too

Then maybe, I'll go easy on you

If you neglect me, like so many do

I'll make you feel, much worse than the Flu

I'm nasty, and I know how to win

I know exactly how, to make your head spin

If you're sick, I'm the one to blame

So don't think, this is some sort of game

It's not a game. The virus is alive and it

might even infect a family member, a close

friend, or someone you know really well. You

can be stupid, and not wear a mask or get the

vaccines. Or you can be smart and wear a mask

and get the vaccines. Your fate is in the choices

you make. Mask and vaccine is the right choice.

Do it now, before it is too late.

Never The Same

After having Covid, many are never the same

It's from having the virus, it is to blame

Anxiety is one symptom, that stays with you

It's something that, you'll have to get through

Everyday life changes, and you'll have to try

A new way of doing things, to try to get by

You might even have, an overwhelming fear

It'll be hard to focus, nothing will be clear

The symptoms may vary, with everyone you know

You carry them with you, wherever you go

You'll need to find a new way, to stay calm and tranquil

You have the power, and you have the will

Take it step by step, don't push too hard

Slow and easy, you've just been scarred

You're doing your best, to remain sane

Covid hit hard, and it's affected your brain

Sometimes you'll find it, hard to think

You'll find you're off balance, and out of sync

Others don't understand, what you're going through

Unless they had it, they don't have a clue

I'm a Covid survivor of the first wave of it. I'm

still feeling after effects of having it. They seem

to come and go, so I take it slow. If you saw me,

you might not notice I had anything wrong with me.

I deal with it every day. I keep getting out, with a

mask on, because only by continuing doing what

I've always done, can I continue to be who I've

always been. I take each day slower, I take it step

by step. I don't want your pity. I just wanted you

to know what people are going through. With

Omicron, there are even more symptoms.

New Awareness

A new awareness, has opened up to us

For some, wearing a mask is a Must

Several won't wear one, that's what they chose

Only the future will answer, where everyone goes

A worldwide virus, it's caution we need

Someone who understands, must take the lead

Truth is the key, letting everyone know

To deal with this virus, and conquer this foe

Let's not fight each other, or argue on who's right

Let's work together from daylight, until night

Not only our country, but the whole world as one

We're all in this together, until this is all done

As things return to near normal, let's try to be

Cautious, not stupid, for that is the key

Keep a safe distance away, if you don't wear a mask

A matter of life and death, should be your main task

You're protecting yourself, and others as well

Even if you think, you're going through hell

It's not easy, following a new way

Doing the smart thing, makes a better day

We have people who choose to wear the mask. Those

who choose not to. Those who believe there is a virus.

Those who believe it is just a governmental hoax. Some

who believe we need to strengthen our immune system.

All I know is, around people, especially lots of people, I

will wear a mask. I don't enjoy wearing one. Yet I know

I value my life. Best to be cautious, if you value your life.

As things get closer to normal again, use your judgment

wisely. Your life depends on it.

Omicron Is On The Loose

Many times, I wish that we could hide away

From the nasty virus, that is around today

Maybe on an Island somewhere, where it will not find me

Until this is all over, but that might take an eternity

It's not a matter of if you get it, it's a matter of when you do

That's what the news is saying, I wonder if it will come true

I hide in my apartment, but I need to come out sometime

At the grocery store, I look around as I stand in line

People are getting it, when they've done everything they possibly can

I do my best to use caution, but will it be enough for this man

Those N95 mask we are suppose to wear, sure do fit so tight

They are ones we need to use, when we are near people, day and night

I sit here also thinking, of those who are so deep in fear

This is a time of support, to help those who are here

Others walk around without masks, thinking they are safe from it

I think they heard so many lies, they believe someone's full of shit

Then there are those, who think a cloth mask will keep it away

The N95 aren't cheap, but it's the best protection every day

I don't have all the answers, many are as confused as me

On what we should believe, and what the future will be

Oh, another hundred people, got Omicron today

Is what I keep hearing, the news had to say

Use every caution, with the virus in the air

Because Omicron is on loose, and it's everywhere

I must admit, that my anxiety keeps popping up.

Sure, many can stay relaxed. For me this bad

news is overwhelming. I must fight every day

to stay calm and get through it.

On The Front Lines

The Doctors cried

Another one died

One Nurse said “We did our very best”

“But he was Positive on the test”

He thought it was a lie

So, he had to die

The question we ask, is why

Our Medical Team doesn't lie

We are on the front lines, every day

We've seen it all, in every way

They didn't believe, Covid was true

No cautions taken, it wasn't the Flu

This should never have happened at all

To see so many, who've had to fall

There's no excuse, you were told

They didn't listen, now they won't grow old

Our staff is doing double shifts, every night

So many patients, are guided to the Light

We hate to see this happen to you

Take caution please, with all you do

This means: even though you have been vaccinated

three times, you still need to wear a mask. We know

they aren't any fun to wear, believe me we know. But

by wearing it, you are protecting yourself and others.

You could be a carrier of one of the variants and think

it is just a cold or allergy, and be giving it to someone

who can't even defend their system due to low immune

or no immune. We are on the Front lines every day, and

we know what Covid is doing to people. This should not

have happened. Your source should be a True source of

information, and we are. If you could only be here and

experience seeing so many die, you would know. Believe

me, I don't cry often, but since Covid, my tears will not stop.

On The Ventilator

I tried my best not to get it, it would be fatal for me

Yet somehow it found me, now I'm caught in anxiety

That damn virus, breathing for me was hard

I tell you I did everything, I kept up my guard

Because of my health, it would be a trip through Hell

Here I am, on a ventilator, not doing very well

A tube down my throat, to help me breathe each day

Drugged up to help me sleep and heal, is the only way

Panic attacks come on, and I'm scared of where my future lies

In a room packed with so many, where the Covid patient dies

I wish they would take this tube out, but the time is not yet here

So when I am awake, I live each moment in fear

It's early December 2020, and I'm scared and alone

I just want to get better, and spend Christmas in my home

I know that healing takes time, especially for me and what I got

I tried so hard to avoid this Covid, but it's exactly what I caught

When I am awake, I text and reach out to my friends

I need to see their replies, in case my life ends

I'll grasp at anybody, I just hate being alone

I just want to spend my Christmas, in my home

I know someone very dear to me on the ventilator. It is

something I would not wish on anyone. It's to help them

breathe. The fear they must be going through, is so very

dark. Panic attacks, and so many thoughts of what could

happen. In a large room with others who have Covid. And

seeing them die all around in the same room. Wondering

and thinking “will I be next?” What keeps my friend going,

is the hope that it will get better, and will be able to spend

Christmas at home.

Pain Everyday

I live with this pain every day

With what I have it's the only way

Some days I just want to scream

Hidden behind a smile that is seen

I can hide the pain, but it's always there

Lurking inside me, so I am always aware

It's a fight that can be so tiring

Can't even be fixed by rewiring

Things I want to do, I don't have the energy to do

The big thing is every day that I do get through

I can't even walk very far away

Weakness comes suddenly and I pay

Friends that I knew, are afraid to come by

Fear of what I have, they can't even say hi

I wish they knew you can't catch this disease

Not even if I were to cough or to sneeze

Wake up people, get informed of what I've got

Because friends would be nice, I don't have a lot

Not those that will come by so I can talk to

How would you feel if this happened to you

This poem was written for someone who is

battling a disease. I wrote it in this person's

eyes. I hope this will wake up people to what is

happening out there. People with Cancer and other

life threatening diseases could use a friend. They

need your understanding, and they need the comfort

of your presence. Is that really asking too much.

I don't think so. “Come by and see me, and even with

this pain, you'll see a smile that is not faked.”

Pain, Covered Up With A Smile

Life now, is nothing more than pain, covered up with a smile

I've forgotten what it is to feel normal, it's been quite awhile

I'm so tired of living every day in fear

Not so much of dying, but the pain within each year

Every moment, so scared and so unsure

Of what will happen next, hoping for a cure

They try everything, I feel like a guinea pig

A bone marrow biopsy, so much pain when they dig

Yes, I won't deny it, I get very depressed

Each day can be a struggle, because I am always stressed

Blood transfusions, always going for some test

The Doctors remind me, to take time to rest

These days I use a Walker, and I wear a mask

Then there are those people, who always have to ask

I try not to let them know, what I'm going through

In this poem right now, you will have a clue

I have to watch my body, for any symptoms that appear

Then call the Doctors quickly, which activates my fear

For many years, I have lived and battled this

Praying that some day, I'll have a little bit more bliss

Pain and fear together are no fun to have. I hope someday

that I can have a somewhat normal life again. Once again,

I hope by reading this poem, you will understand what we

have to go through on a daily basis. It is no fun, and I wouldn't

wish this on anyone.

Remission

I have cancer, but I'm in remission

You could say I'm on break to do some fishing

Going to catch me the big one

Sitting here enjoying the warm sun

Just taking a break from the big fight

Enjoying the time in the daylight

I'll take a little walk in the park

Until my world is once again dark

I never gave up on hope

Just always did my best to cope

There are times when I feel down

Yet I'm still hanging around

Bad news is like a hit in the head

I get back up because I'm not dead

Speaking of that, those who have died

Come around me to support and to guide

I keep hoping one day they'll find a cure for sure

So the pain I live in, I won't have to endure

Many times I spend my time wishing

That I am healed, but it's only Remission

They say there isn't a cure, only remission.

You just have to keep on fighting to live.

Let us hope that one day there will be a cure,

and all the pain and suffering will disappear.

Repeat & Assure

In my line of work, I am always in repeat

When I interact, with each resident I meet

In Assisted Living, or a Nursing Home

There's so much to do, I am never alone

“How many cards?” “How many tiles?”

I tell them, and I see all their smiles

“Where am I suppose to be, where should I go?”

“Is there something I should do, because I just don't know”

“I don't know how I got here, did I come off the street?”

“They sure are nice to me, I have a bed and food to eat”

“If I left this place, I know I'd lose my way”

“I guess I have it pretty good, so I guess I will stay”

“You know, I don't remember anything at all”

“It's like my memory, is behind a brick wall”

“Why can't I remember, isn't it a shame”

“I guess I am lucky, that I remember my name”

I tell them, they take good care of you

They tell you where to go, and what to do

So, where you are right now, is the best place to be

Take it from a Senior Companion, who knows better than me

Many of the residents have dementia. This means they can't

remember things that even happened 5 minutes ago. It varies

in cases, but you need to repeat everything, and you need to

assure them when they are doing something right.

The assurance you give them today, is something

worth repeating over and over again.

Safety In The Stores

Plexiglass and Rubber Gloves, to protect you and themselves

And the toilet paper, is still fast leaving the shelves

It's not from hoarding now, it's from everyone buying at the same time

Because these days, hoarding anything is a crime

Public bathrooms, are closed off to every woman and man

And you can't return any bottle, and you can't return any can

Hands off! Don't touch your face!

When in the stores, set yourself a pace

Get in, get your stuff as quickly as you can, and get out

Social Distancing and staying at home, is what it's all about

Don't browse, have a list ready on hand

Waiting for a ride, you might just have to stand

Wash your hands thoroughly, when you get home

Live your life, as if you're under a dome

Don't go out, unless you're really in need

Medicines, essentials, or a mouth to feed

Keep your distance from others, make it six feet

With everyone you come across, everyone you meet

And as you walk down the aisle

It helps to have a friendly smile

I know in these hard times, it is hard to smile.

Especially when we live in fear for our lives.

But it helps those who see you passing by, and

inside it helps you as well. Especially if they

smile back. Even though you have to keep your

distance, a smile travels past the barrier and

lightens their weary hearts. Be safe, and smile.

This was written at the beginning of The Covid years.

Say Achoo!

I know, I know, you already knew

It's that time again, to say Achoo

Itchy eyes, making it hard to resist

I sneeze and blow, and that's not the twist

My nose keeps running, and it's hard to breathe

Just as I'm getting comfortable, I start to sneeze

We won't talk about the state of my hair

When I sneeze, it flies everywhere

I lost my appetite once, had chicken broth instead

I could be Rudolph, because my nose is so red

I call them Hellergies, because you sure go through Hell

But after that I'll need a nap, because it suits me well

What's all that stuff doing in the air

I sneeze and sneeze, and then start to swear

Those allergies, won't give me a break

My nose runs more, with each breath I take

I know there's many remedies, to help us get through

It didn't work for me, but it might work for you

An allergy pill, and maybe it will go away

But it always comes back, the very next day

Let's sneeze together in harmony, and then blow our nose

And shiver our timbers, right down to our toes

I sneeze so strongly, and then let a fart

I think my body, is falling apart

Red eyes that itch, sneezing, running nose, congestion, hard

to breathe. Yep, it's allergy time again. Seems like it zaps

all my energy.

Seizures

Seizures could happen to someone close to you

Learning about them will help you know what to do

Petite Mall seizures are the smallest that activate

The Grand Mall seizures are ones you don't hesitate

They can start up easily, everyone is different in this way

A break in the neurons can happen on almost any day

Try to make them comfortable until the seizure ends

Never put anything in their mouths my friends

Don't hold them down, for that won't help at all

Wait it out, no matter what the Mall

If they're lying on their back on the floor

Turn them on their side, don't do any more

There are many types of seizures, and you should be aware

If you are to help them, with your available care

For the types there are, they react to different things

Be prepared to help them, no matter what they bring

In my field of care giving, a seizure I've never seen

But I've experienced many other things happening to the human being

If you have a computer and truly want to know

Learn more about the Seizures, and it will help you grow

By learning about Seizures, you can help save someone's life

and help them through it without hurting them in any way.

Because you never know when it could happen to someone

close to you.

Show Me The Lyrics

Show me the lyrics, not the song

I love the music, don't get me wrong

I can't listen to the song, because I can't hear

Yet, there are many things that I endear

If the lyrics touch me, I know it's a great song

I'm still wondering, where I belong

I love this life, that I am living

And this chance, that I've been given

I love my life, but this fight can be hard

In my hand, I'm holding the Death Card
My love is waiting for me, on the Other Side

Through the hard times, he's been my guide

Close Captioned, is the way I watch TV

Reading the words, in front of me

I've learned to read lips, when you're facing my way

It took me some studying, but it helps me every day

I long so much, to hear the music once more

To hear the songs, that I've loved before

They'll play in my head

When the lyrics are read

Some are forgotten, when they are too new

Yet the older ones, always come through

Let me see the lyrics, to that song

I love music, don't get me wrong

Can't even hear, the knock on my door

I wish I could hear, like I did before

It's not the same when your hearing goes.

Music is out of your life. You tend to listen

to the music that has been recorded in your

memory. But after awhile, that starts to fade.

Sometimes seeing the lyrics will refresh how it

sounds.

Sinuses and Allergies

Sinuses and allergies

Always seems to make me sneeze

Always at this time of year

When the Autumn time is near

Eyes are itching all the time

I rub them until I am almost blind

Then the eyes are sore and red

While I sneeze my way to bed

In the morning I start my day

Sneezing all over as I walk away

My nose is itchy, I wish it would stop

My head feels like it just might pop

It's affecting my whole body in many ways

I wander around as if in a daze

Once the sneezing starts, I can not quit

I rub my eyes and then I spit

I didn't realize, but now I know it's true

It's been with me, all my life through

But sometimes it just seems much worse

It's like I have some sort of curse

I'll end this poem with one last sneeze

I itch just like a dog with fleas

The allergies have been the worst for me

this year. I just had to write another poem

about it.

Social Distancing

You stay away from me, I'll stay away from you

Don't want to catch that virus, don't want to catch the Flu

Don't come too close, stay away, you hear

The COVID19 virus, has everyone living in fear

I try to stay away, from people that I see

Six feet is the distance, that the space should be

Don't touch me! You might give it to me

Neither of us want it, I'm sure you will agree

Just got back from the store, and it sure isn't packed

The Toilet Paper is missing. I didn't see any stacked

Workers wearing rubber gloves, plexiglass in place

Yet they kept their social attitude, with a smile on their face

They even have a Senior Time, early in the morning

Everywhere you look, there is some kind of a warning

Stay Home, Stay Safe! That is the key

Lockdown in places, that aren't open for me

Wear a mask, if you need one for your face

High Risk people, make sure it's properly in place

It's Essential, when it is something that we need

Social Distancing, is how we shall proceed

When it's Social Distancing and staying home to

stay safe, you have a lot of alone time. Time to get

things done, you normally don't have time for. When

you live alone, you still have the phone, the internet, or

even a letter you can write to someone. Kick back and

watch something you enjoy, or read a book. Work on crafts.

But remember, you are not alone in this, we are aware and

doing our best to keep it away. With those words, I wish you

well, and please friends, Stay Safe.

That Damn Virus

Don't want that virus, no way, no how

Whether it came from an Anteater or a Cow

Don't know why it started, just want it to end

Because that damn virus, surely ain't my friend

Don't know why it started like that

All I know is, it's a dirty rat

A killer that will leave everyone dead

Away from everyone, is where it should be lead

They said it came, from another place

If it's not stopped, it might wipe out the human race

I hope it is studied well, so soon we will all know

So we can understand it better, how to make it go

It's scary, when your life is on the line

When all you wanted, was to feel fine

How can a virus can be caught, when we don't understand

What the heck it is, that is spreading across the land

I hope all the Medical staff, can find a cure really fast

Or there will many of us, who will never last

Hope we can contain it, so it won't spread

Because I don't want to wind up dead

Put me in a plastic bubble, safe as I can be

A virus is on the loose, and it is after me

Nobody asked for this, and yet it is there

I wonder if you can catch it, by touch or by air

How quick can this virus spread

From China to the USA, we're dead

Can anyone stop it, hurry please!

Will I be safe, hiding behind trees

Don't want Corona, the virus or the beer

It better not come around here

Don't need another virus that will kill

That damn virus, don't want to be ill

Those of us with a weak immune system are

more at risk. The medical staff is working

on it, and will let us know when they find

something that will help against it.

Another one about Covid.

The After Effects Of Covid

Nobody knows about Covid, until it hits you

You learn about the things, that you never knew

After it's over, and you're feeling better each day

The Covid After-Effects has changed you, in many a way

For many, a Panic Attack will happen, at any time

It's like you have lost, control of your mind

Enclosed places, and you are ready to explode

No matter how you try, you can't get in the relaxed mode

For those who survived the Ventilator, even more problems arise

There are Flashbacks to those days, and hearing death cries

Just like returning from a serious war, and you're taken back

They flash in your mind, it's a frightening attack

There are Nightmares that come, and nothing you can do

Just let them happen, and be glad when they're through

You sleep on the couch, can't sleep on the bed

Between Flashbacks and Nightmares, too much to dread

Hot flashes come and go, throughout the day

You keep wishing for normal, and that you'll be okay

To have these After-Effects, is a common thing

They are some of the consequences, Covid will bring

The normal things you could do before, sometimes become

the activities that set off Panic Attacks. All because Covid

went through your system and changed you in that way.

If you experienced the Ventilator, there are Flashbacks,

and Nightmares added to Panic Attacks. Imagine being

in an enclosed area, like a room, a car, in bed tangled up

in blankets, and all of a sudden you have a panic attack.

The fear is so overwhelming, there is no reasoning with it.

The calm you had before Covid, has now turned to fear.

The COVID -19 Pandemic

It started in China, and when it did arrive

People were put into quarantine, fighting to stay alive

It's given everyone, quite a scare

When it got closer, we all became aware

It could be me, or it could be you

Those with no immune system, wondered if they'd get through

It spreads so quickly, anyone you see

Could have it, and give it to me

I try to stay calm, but I'm scared as hell

Who will survive this, only time will tell

Keep your distance from people, wipe off everything you use

Wash your hands often, keep following the health rules

Don't shake hands, in case they have it without knowing

It's invisible, but there are ways it'll be showing

Fever, shortness of breath, or even a cough can be a mild case

But if you're feeling worse, the Hospital is your place

Call your Doctor, and they'll know what to do

There will be others around, who will help you through

You are not alone, others are around

They'll guide you through, they're easily found

Relax and live your life, from day to day

Limit your public appearance, to keep it away

It's okay not to be social, in fact be a recluse

Limit yourself, to what you see or hear in the news

The COVID-19 Virus is scary! But if you follow the rules to keep it away,

you should be okay. There is always someone around to talk to.

Online, on the phone, etc. Sit back and take the time to read, watch

some TV, call a friend or family member. Write a poem. Do some

crafts. Enjoy the time to yourself. Be at peace, and know that

you are never alone.

The Covid War

You had the vaccines, and the booster too

You unmask, you're safe! But that is untrue!

Those not wearing the masks, are spreading it around

The virus keeps mutating, and the variants are found

If everyone got vaccinated, all would be fine

Yet, the rebels and the stubborn, are all out of line

While people are afraid of the virus, and living in fear

Others aren't believing, all the things that they hear

The Resisting unmasked, they say there's no such threat

While someone across town, smokes their last cigarette

The virus is spreading, mutating as it goes

Stupidity is growing, turning friends into foes

If the virus is so strong, that it gets to you there

Those without any protection, are in danger and should be aware

But they aren't listening, nor do they care

They walk around, and are unmasked everywhere

We try to talk sense into them, but they will not hear

While the variants mutant some more, and are drawing near

“It's my body, you can't tell me what to do!”

Another 3,000 dead, sad news that is so true

In this Covid world today, it's hard to make the right decision.

One thing for sure, if one country isn't dying from the covid,

then they must be doing something right. So many here in

this country think they are standing up for their rights. What

they're really doing, is making things worse. If the

Doctors and Nurses, and many others are wearing masks,

then it is far from over. Sit back, put on your seat belt,

and please put your mask back on (if you value your life,

and others). Thank you.

The Dentist

Do you have an ache, in your teeth somewhere

These are the people, who can help you there

They take pride in their care, and do really great work

And will find all your pains, wherever they lurk

Never been to a Dentist since my childhood, so I should know

But I went to see them, I gave it a go

It wasn't them I was afraid of, but the fear deep inside

The terrible aches in my teeth, many times I had cried

Being free of that pain, is a wonderful thing

Why cry at the moon, when it's better to sing

So, come on in, and let them get rid of your ache

They photograph each tooth, and know which ones to take

They're like carpenters inside your mouth, with the tools that they use

And they know what instruments, that they want to choose

They numb your mouth, so you don't feel the pain

Deleting all the feelings, just under your brain

Whatever you're going for, whatever it can be

These are the people, that you've got to see

If your life is being controlled, by a really bad toothache

Then get rid of it now, with the appointment you make

They've gotten much better with changes, over the years

And to think, I was so afraid, with my childhood fears

Sometimes those fears never leave. But they have come

a long ways. Many of them make sure they numb your

mouth good before starting. After all, they have to have

a good reputation so more people come back to them.

The Ear

We depend so much upon the ear

So many things that we can hear

We listen to the voices when people talk

Or the footsteps of the people as they walk

The sound of someone tooting their car horn

Or thunder heard in a rain storm

The creaking of an opening or shutting door

There's so many things our ears are for

Oh, let's not forget the music that we hear

That touches our soul when it reaches our ear

And they help keep the glasses upon our face

Without them there, they'd be out of place

Some are big and some are small

Others stick out and we see it all

In cold weather we have to cover them up

With something warm, like an ear muff

The ears tune into what they want to hear

Sometimes though, it won't come in clear

We owe so much to the ear, it's true

If you have an ear, I can read this poem to you

When you have your hearing, then your ear

is working good. You can use it and enjoy it

for all those things above and more.

The Eyes

The eyes are many colors, maybe brown or green

Or a shade of blue, or something in between

Sometimes you may even see some that are black

Beautiful are these eyes, that are looking back

Sometimes it is bloodshot, making it so red

Or you see a sparkle, after something you had said

You can see a lot, when looking at the eyes

Is the person honest, or caught up in lies

Some will be cross-eyed, near-sighted, or far-sighted too

Caring for the eyes, is the best thing we can do

Some will wear glasses, or contacts slipped inside

Some will use the eyes, for emotions they want to hide

Tears will fall from the eyes when you are sad

Some will have eyes, that look like Mom's or Dad's

Happy eyes on a person, will look so bright

It'll be like looking, into their soul light

The eyes are amazing, no matter where you look

I like to use mine, when I read a book

Be a good pupil, take good care of your eyes

Use it to see beyond, for it'll make you wise

My eyes help me to find a good scene to take a

picture of. And to read, write, and enjoy everything

I see. I am so happy to have my eyes.

The Gummy Mummy

Yes it's true, I love the Gummy

But I don't take it for my tummy

Some of them make me so very hot

Many times it's hard to catch my thought

These are special Gummies, especially for me

To help with my blood, and they are the key

There are Blast Cells, and they look green

Killing all the other cells, they're nasty and mean

The Gummies are my heroes, fighting those nasty cells

Yet in the middle of the fight, I'm caught up in the spells

Soon the heat overtakes me, and I'm lying down

When I awake, I smile and then I have a frown

I don't remember how I got there

Things happened and I am not aware

How did the computer get on the floor?

The mouse is way out of place, I can't say no more

Every time I take that last Gummy of the night

Everything goes wacky and out goes my light

Yet I know it's helping, so I'll take the heat

I'll fight along side the Gummy, I'll not know defeat

The gummies are different dosages and

the night ones are stronger. They've been helping to fight

bad cells and keeping afloat in the world of life.

The Hand

There’s so much to see in a hand

The lines that show about your life’s plan

Where you are going to, and where you’ve been

The kind of life you had, the gentleness that you send

The fingers and thumb, that we use so much

Hand in hand, the feeling as lovers touch

There is so much about the hand we need to know

The energy that is there, connected to your soul

The nails that protect our fingers through our time

The language that we use them for, called the “sign”

The hands have been helping us through the ages

With a book, they help us to turn the pages

Two hands forced together, can become a clap

Fingers on a hard surface, becomes a tap

Thumbs up, fingers down, hands on deck

Put your finger on the button, you wish to select

There are so many ways to use your hand

Expressions without the voice, is one way you can

A wonderful part of the body. I raise my hand up high

I prefer waving hello, but for now I’ll wave goodbye

Holding hands for lovers, writing letters or poems, typing, and so

much more. The hands have become very important in everything

we do. Let's give a hand to the hands, because they have helped us

so much in life.

The Monster

The Monster that took over the world, is here

So many of us everywhere, now live in fear

What happened to the life that we had lead

Before this is all over, which one of us will be dead

Stay Home and Stay Safe, is what they say

Wear a mask, if you should go away

Wash your hands often, don't touch your face

The Monster is taking over, the whole Human Race

Inside your home, hoping the Monster won't find

There are many things you can do, with your mind

Write a story, work a puzzle, or read a good book

Put something together, that you've always wanted to cook

The Monster likes crowds, so stay away if you can

The person who stands alone, is not part of the plan

Six feet apart, will keep it away

Be cautious of it, and repeat every day

The Monster has killed so many to this day

We keep looking for answers, to stop it in some way

We must do our best, and not give up the fight

Even though this Monster is out of sight

We must work together to win against this COVID Monster.

Those who don't believe it is happening, or that it will get

them. They are just fooling themselves. You will know, if

someone close to you passes away from it. By then it will

be too late. It is so easy to be in your little cubby hole, and

believe it is just a nightmare someone thought up. But it's

real, and it is here, and everywhere, and we need to do our

best not to let it kill any more, by taking as many precautions

as we can.

The Nose

I'm so glad we have one of those

And so glad that mine never grows

Some people still choose to pick

Seeing this makes some people sick

So many things that we can smell with a nose

The foods that we cook, or a freshly cut rose

The smell of the grass after a good rain

Or something that the cooking pan contains

Some are odors that are disgusting to you

A dead skunk in the road, or sour milk too

Someone not using deodorant under their arm

Reeking so strongly, causing an alarm

The Lilac is a fragrance I enjoy

Ever since I was a little boy

The aroma touches me in a special way

They still effect me, to this day

There's so much that you can smell

Sniff the right choices, you've come to know well

The Nose on the middle of your face

Can you think of a better place

Thank God for our Noses. To be able

to smell all the wonderful things.

The Robot At The End Of The Tunnel

It sounds like a robot at the end of the tunnel

As my ear takes in the sound like a funnel

What are you doing in that tunnel, I request

From the sound of it all, why aren't you sounding your best

I remember the way your voice use to be

This doesn't sound anything like that to me

When you laugh, it sounds funny to hear

It's a really weird sound, that enters my ear

I use an amplifier on my phone

To hear the beat, to hear the tone

I know your voice, but it's not the same

But it's doing its job, and that is its aim

I'm reading lips, and it's easier when they talk slow

When they don't look at me, then I don't know

I'm even reading body language, it says a lot

About the people, right there on the spot

When one sense goes, another gets stronger

I just wish, I had my hearing longer

The Robot at the end of the tunnel, is talking to me

The way he sounds, is the image that I see

It's no fun to lose your hearing. You give up

the music you love, you read TV shows(cc).

You learn to read lips to understand what

people are saying. You use an amplifier to

listen on the phone. Your whole life changes.

Enjoy what you have today, because tomorrow

it may be gone.

The Spit

Let's do The Spit

There's nothing to it

Just move your head

And get out of bed

Cough it all up

A little is not enough

Let's see that phlegm fly

Let's see it go bye bye

When you're feeling sick

And it's all yucky and ick

Why don't you spit a gob

Have some tissue, so you're not a slob

Get it all out, so it's not there

When it's all gone, breathe the nice air

Easy it will soon be

When the thick snot is gone from thee

With head over the toilet, or a spittoon

Spit up the mess, and it will be gone soon

Just move around, let's do The Spit

It's easy if you try, there's nothing to it

Spit up all that phlegm and soon you will

feel much better.

The Tests Of Life

I already had an Upper GI

And a Cat Scan with all the dye

A Chest X-Ray and a EKG

Was just too many tests for me

A Doctors visit lead me there

The outcome might go anywhere

My blood pressure is way too high

A rest on the couch as time went by

Some blood pressure pills would do the trick

A change in antacid so I couldn't kick

A blood test in the lab to check the enzyme

An Echo, and Kidney Ultra Sound for the second time

Oh dear, oh my, what's happening to me

What's going on with my body

The tests of time are testing me

As they check me over most carefully

An Angel holds my hand real tight

She walks with me in the darkest night

She holds me close and won't let go

Says our love brings strength to the soul

I still have things here yet to do

As she turns to me saying “I Love You”

Her love will help me through it all

All the tests that come, she won't let me fall

Thank you Vicki, for all your love

that gives me strength to carry on

The Virus

First it hits you, like you had one too many to drink

Then it hits you harder, and you find it hard to think

Then the phlegm, is taking over your throat

You feel you're sinking, slowly in a boat

And if that wasn't enough

The itchiness starts and I'm coughing up

I hack and I cough, it just won't stop

It tires me out, I just want to drop

I hack and cough, and blow my nose

If you've had this virus, you know how it goes

I sit back in my recliner, and take a rest

And wait for the phlegm, that sits in your chest

A homemade spittoon, so I can spit

Just waiting for the day, when it will quit

Drink lots of fluids, water and Vitamin C

Off to the bathroom, there's so much to pee

It hasn't affected my appetite, which I am glad

It won't last forever, or that would be bad

If you have this Virus, I say this to you

Do the right things, and you'll get through

Rest, fluids, and spit up all that phlegm.

There's a reason your throat itches. It's

to tell you, spit, blow your nose, and rest

until it is ready for more. Get as much

up as possible. For the more you get up,

the better you'll feel. And the quicker you

will be better in the end.

The Winter Blues

When the Winter Blues run through your head
Treating your body as though it was dead
All you want to do is to spend the whole day in bed
You’re walking on thin ice, watch where you tread

The doldrums of the Winter stage
Waiting for the seasons to turn the page
Effecting people of every age
Like a monkey in a cage

It’s too cold to go out
Letting your head fill with doubt
Pacing the floor and all about
If it feels better, scream and shout

The Winter Blues is a state of mind
That hits you in the Winter time
Depressive thoughts flowing all around
You think your feet are nailed to the ground

The answers to set you free, can be found
When they come, it’s you they’ll astound
They are all things you already know
Everything you feel, you’re the one in control

When the Winter Blues get to you, try to do things you enjoy doing to get your mind off of them. Turn the lights on high. Don’t let this time of the year dim your world. Before long, summer will be back around, and you’ll be glad you got through it.

There's Still Hope

What is that swirling around me

It's something that I can not see

Oh tell me what can it be

Another virus to cause misery

It's out there, the Omicron and Delta are on the loose

Please be careful, or you'll be an unlucky goose

I wear a mask, wash my hands, and try my best

If I'm not feeling quite right, I go in for a test

Be careful, and I wish you well

A Variant can put you through hell

The worst pain ever, and you could die

So wear the mask, vaccinate, don't make me cry

Who's the fool, you're not afraid?

You get this, and you will fade!

Sure, you think it's a rumor, now that's not smart

If you were much wiser, you'd do your part

The CDC and Doctors, could tell you true

Still I wonder, what would you do

There's still hope, get the vaccine

Don't be a black thumb, be the green

As you know, a black thumb kills things,

whereas a green thumb makes things grow.

You can keep on being the fool, or you can

get the vaccine and help save lives. Would

the CDC or Doctors lead you astray? I

know they have always been after the health

and safety of you! I know they have for me.

I trust in them. When you trust the right people,

you are being wise. There is still hope. Make

the right choice and get the vaccines. Now!

Before someone you love passes.

This World Today

Just when you think it's safe, the numbers start rising

Seeing people without masks, it's not too surprising

Many are keeping their distance, at least they try

In hopes that this virus, will pass them by

Yet, sometimes the virus will get to those who try their best

There are even times, when the virus fools the test

I guess the best way, is to catch it at the very start

If you don't feel normal, to the Hospital you must dart

As this world keeps on turning

There's so much we're still learning

For many, there's still hope

For many, they're too weak to cope

In this world today, we've discovered each day to be a blessing

Alive and breathing, life surely is the greatest lesson

What will you do with the time, while you live

For me, it's always rewarding to share, so I give

I share with others, what I do best

I'm always thankful, to have been blessed

I've been taking life, day by day

To me, that is truly, the human way

This world today is so much different than the world last year.

Ever since the Covid spread to our part of the world, we

have to take so many safety measures. Some of you may

not believe it to be a big threat. Not until you, or someone

close to you gets it, and sometimes dies. Wear the mask,

wear the gloves, take your temperature daily, and be sure

to know your body and how it feels. If it feels off the normal

get checked out before it's too late. Be safe, instead of sorry.

This Year

In my life, I think back on all the years

This year, has brought on most of the tears

The fear of what was yet to be

Being safe, was the greatest key

Yet, if you let your guard up, once or twice

The Virus would get you, which wasn't very nice

As humans, we're taught what it means to be together

This year, keeping the distance, we found new ways we could treasure

Value ourselves, and the time we are alone

Think of the many people, that we have known

I'll take a picture, or maybe write a poem

As I sit looking out my window, safely in my home

I've always been alone, as far as I can see

I've come to love my company, as I spend time with me

I have friends and family, who call me on the phone

So physically I may be, but I'm truly never alone

As this year comes to an end, thoughts bring on a smile

I think of what we've been through, and for quite awhile

Even though the virus, has brought on so much fear

I'm so happy that I made it through, This Year

With Covid this year. So many of us feared it, while

others ignored it. We had to social distance ourselves

from others. It made it harder on those who had to stay

away from those we love. And then to see some of them

pass. For me, it was more alone time. In this world, I have

always been alone physically. In my mind, I have been with

many (the phone, skype, etc). As we travel through the last

month of this Covid year. Remember, you are never truly alone.

Through The Eyes Of A Quad

I'm stuck here in the wheelchair all day long

Thinking back to that day when it all went wrong

It was a nightmare on how I got here

An accident, a mishap, and my worst fear

We're limited to our movement of each body part

It hasn't effected our brain, we're still just as smart

I'm mostly paralyzed, with spasms that move me

But not in the way I'd like it to be

We need exercises done every night and every day

Spasms are set off if you move us the wrong way

I need assistance in almost all that I do

Sometimes I even wish that I were you

My independence is very important to me

I do as much for myself, I like to be free

Don't help us all the time, unless we ask you to

Because we like our freedom to do all we can do

Sometimes the pain is more than I can stand

But I'm sitting, fighting it the best that I can

My morning care can take so much time before it's complete

Most people don't realize my situation, having full use of their feet

My hands don't move like I'd want them to

My signature probably resembles a scribble to you

My Power Chair is how I get from here to there

Without it I'd be stuck, life can be unfair

If I become irritated, understand and be fair

I've been sitting all day in this wheelchair

Upside down and inside out, our life has really changed

Mostly everything we do, must be carefully arranged

Friends I knew before this happened, ignore me as they do

But I'm basically the same person who was a friend to you

Someday I'll walk again, at least I hope

Until that day arrives, I'll do my best to cope

If by chance you see me in my wheelchair, and think that I am odd

Then it's time for you to see life Through The Eyes Of A Quad

For two special Quads, Bob Miller & Mike Lanaville

Dedicated to Quadriplegics everywhere. Quadriplegia!

Through The Pain

So much of yourself you give

Through the pain that you live

You say you will adjust

Never causing a fuss

You help others with your pain

It helps you to remain sane

Knowing it'll help someone survive...

...the pain you feel while you're alive

The knowledge is what you share

So others will learn and be aware

Hoping they'll find a cure for this disease

To calm the hurting, like a gentle breeze

Some nights you're wide awake

Sometimes fear, sometimes medicines you take

Other times when you dream

You wake up with a scream

When will your suffering end

My dear and gentle friend

She just smiles and says, "it'll be okay"

But I know she has much more she wants to say

Is there any way, I can ease the pain you feel

Stop the hurting, and help you to heal

No one should have to go through what you do

What you need is a miracle from out of the blue

This is for my friend Michelle, who lives with a very rare blood disease.

Toilet Paper

unabridged version

I looked everywhere, I looked all around

There wasn't any Toilet Paper to be found

I guess I could use kleenex, or paper towels

I need something, when I let loose my bowels

All the stores emptied out, and when that was done

I realized, that they were the uninformed one

Diarrhea was not one of the symptoms listed there

Stupid people really need to understand and be aware

You made it hard for others, who needed it more

Those who were desperate to find it at the store

Some stores limited it, to one person to buy

Hoarding something, do you even know why?

People still have to be around others, it's true

This virus will be circulating, no matter what you do

Can you really stop others, from seeing their family

Forever? It really sounds pretty stupid to me

I understand if your immune system is low or none

Then your life is at risk, and under the gun

Then you live your life in a plastic bubble, if that's the case

Because you are able to get it from anyone, in the human race

So what you really did, was not thinking at all

Greedy is what you were, and that's pretty small

Why panic, when you do, it makes for a small brain

When calm, when aware, then the Toilet Paper will remain

I laugh at those who know no better. It's a virus, not the end

of the world. And if it was, what would toilet paper be good for?

My heart goes out to those who have no immune system, because

any virus is dangerous to them. The wise person follows simple

procedures, take care of yourself, wash your hands often, see your

Doctor regularly. When you use your head, you won't need so much

Toilet paper. Unless your brain is leaking. That might be a problem.

Toilet Paper

I looked everywhere, I looked all around

There wasn't any Toilet Paper to be found

I guess I could use kleenex, or paper towels

I need something, when I let loose my bowels

All the stores emptied out, and when that was done

I realized, that they were the uninformed one

Diarrhea was not one of the symptoms listed there

Stupid people really need to understand and be aware

You made it hard for others, who needed it more

Those who were desperate to find it at the store

Some stores limited it, to one person to buy

Hoarding something, do you even know why?

So what you really did, was not thinking at all

Greedy is what you were, and that's pretty small

Why panic, when you do, it makes for a small brain

When calm, when aware, then the Toilet Paper will remain

I laugh at those who know no better. It's a virus, not the end

of the world. And if it was, what would toilet paper be good for?

The wise person follows simple

procedures, take care of yourself, wash your hands often, see your

Doctor regularly. When you use your head, you won't need so much

Toilet paper. Unless your brain is leaking. That might be a problem.

Too Hard To Ignore

You know the world's at war

It's too hard to ignore

Some think it's a bluff

It's all this mutated Covid stuff

The Variants are going everywhere

The non vaccinated, are willing to share

They turned this into a war, one we can't win

Might as well be a grenade, just pull the pin

Because of those, who were afraid of the vaccine

These Covid Variants are loose, and mutated beyond obscene

It's a war, on who will survive

We'll be lucky in ten years, if we're still alive

As the people resist, and they fight

More of our loved ones, will get it in the night

On the Ventilator, is no way to live

Get the vaccines, a few moments you can give

What's in the Covid Variants, is much worse than the vaccine

I made the better choice, there is no in between

If you have any brains at all, and value your life to this day

Then get the vaccines, or more people will be taken away

Don't let rumours, fester up inside your head

If you do, you'll be the one who's dead

Take action, get the vaccines before it's too late

The world that you love is dying, this choice can not wait

The world that you love is dying because you refuse to get

the vaccine. The Variants of Covid hit without any feelings.

They take all the people you love. Many don't survive. And

those that do, will never be the same. You refuse the vaccines,

due to fear, your rights, or you don't believe in them. Ignorant

Fools! It's plain stupidity! When any Alien force takes over the

world you love and the people you love. You fight with the heroes

(the CDC, Medical team, and those who have your welfare and best

interest in mind.....your life)

Too Tired To Pee

Too tired to pee

I can hardly see

I want to stay in bed

Until it wakes up my head

Of all the things that matter

Too sleepy to empty my bladder

I'd rather stay in my present place

Then get up and have to race

I like to sleep in peace

And not have to release

But when it is time and I have to go

It's time to take a pee and this I know

Here is something that I've been told

It's not healthy if it's your bladder you hold

Best to let it loose as soon as you can

So it's off to the bathroom that I ran

It came out so fast my head was spinning

Like I was in a race and I was winning

Remember it's the healthy way to be

Never ever be too tired to pee

Okay, just having a little fun here. But it's

mixed with some really vital truth. Your

health depends on you taking care of

yourself. As much as you want to stay

in bed, it's best to get up and head to the

bathroom and let it all go. Pee, pee, pee.

Set your bladder free. Your bladder will

thank you, and you'll even make the toilet

Flush.

Under My Skin

Stronger and stronger, deeper it goes

Much deeper than anyone knows

Medicines numb me, sedating me asleep

While pain throughout my body, makes me weep

I keep hoping the pain will let up

Because I've really had more than enough

But it never does, it only gets worse

And I'm caught bearing this painful curse

I only ask for a little less pain

Because it is all I can sustain

It's bringing tears to my very eyes

I take pills of every size

From radiation treatments to chemo

Burns my body, and sickens my soul

My whole system, is bodily upset

But my soul hasn't given up yet

I will carry on, for I'm a fighter

Even if it turns into an all nighter

I will not let it control and win

I won't let it get Under My Skin

Someone I knew at this time went

through all this, and I wrote it into

this poem

Urine

Urine Flowing freely, from the urinary tract

Once it comes out, you can not take it back

To hold it in too long, is beyond belief

For we all want to let go, and have some relief

From our kidney, it passes into our bladder

Into the toilet it falls, with a splitter splatter

Golden in color, and warm to the touch

A miracle in life, and should be taken as such

It starts out, as the liquids that we drink

And comes out, sometimes causing such a stink

Our bodies purify it, then it comes out

Just like lemonade, coming from a spout

Urine is quite amazing, if you stop to think

The more comes, with the more you drink

And it cleans out our system, and it’s healthy too

To release this bodily fluid, that is passing through

What else can I say about it, that hasn’t been said

If we didn’t have this release, we would all be dead

So when you have that sensation, and it does begin

There’s nothing quite as pleasing, as the release of Urine

I remember asking my friend Bob Miller to come up with

a subject for a poem, one that I haven't written about yet.

He turned to me and said Pee. So here it is.

Vaccine

While there are people dying

There are others who are crying

Some are still trying

Others are just lying

“We don't believe in them” is what they say

While there are many living in fear, every day

Some go around, unchanged by it all

They believe, they won't be the ones to fall

“If it was contained only within, it would be your choice”

“But it affects everyone around you” says one voice

Taking all the precautions, may not be enough

People who have had it, had it really rough

Many have passed away, some that I knew

I'd hate to see this happen, especially to you

I'm still having long term effects from it, you see

This anxiety is stopping me, from all that I can be

They're even rewarding those, who will get the vaccine

The Covid virus is a threat, to every human being

If you prefer life over death, it's time to take action

So you can appreciate your life, with greater satisfaction

For those who haven't had the vaccine yet, it's time to

wise up. You say you don't know what they put in it?!

Well, you eat many foods, and let me tell you, you don't

know what's in it either. You get the Flu shot, and that

helps you too. There is a country where everyone was

vaccinated, and that totally eliminated the threat. With

your help being vaccinated, you will have done your

job as a citizen of this beautiful country. Oh sure, it

is your choice. But the better choice, makes you a

better and much wiser person. Be wise! Get vaccinated!

Voices In Her Head

They say she’s lost her mind

Nothing at all could they find

She heard voices in her head

But not of those long dead

I hate to see her this way

She’s only fifteen to this day

It’s so hard to watch her like this

Who she use to be, is what I miss

She’s my little girl, and always will be

And she means the world to me

Never knowing how she’ll react

When her brainwaves are off track

Chemicals of the mind gone bad

Emotionally haywire, which is so sad

I wish there was something I could do

I wish somehow someone knew

It can cause so much stress

At times it’s hard to rest

I love my little girl so very much

And I ask for God’s guidance and his touch

To help her through wherever her soul may be

Into the light, so her spirit can be free

War Of The Hairs

Irritating me, they seem to be everywhere

First there's one here, then there's one there

The long ones are at battle, with my skin

After they get started, the short ones begin

They come in many colors, but most of them are dark

When they touch my skin, they leave behind a red mark

But I will banish them, if it takes until I die

AYEE! WEE! OYO! GOTZU! Hear my battle cry!

As they gather on my blanket, and upon my bed

They're a bunch of rebels, that came from my head

With a strong breath, I make my attack

I notice one sneaking, from the blanket's crack

After my breath was released, they disappeared

There's quite a few on my pillow, just as I feared

They are the enemy, I know that I will win

With a hair-brained idea, I let out a grin

If it's war they want, I'll fight fire with fire

Uck! One is on my tongue, which sets off my ire

My madness caused me to let my blanket fly

I see more hairs, two inches from my left eye

My skin is quite red, and so is my face

And my blanket seems to be, all out of place

He started cooling off, with no blanket on him

A new strategy was needed, maybe a trim

I need to stop this war, that put my nerves on end

With those words, his arms started to bend

With the sweeping of his hands, his movement swift and fast

There were no hairs in sight, they were gone at last

Like a hero who has won a war, at least that now was done

Settling down for relaxation, he can't say that was fun

As he's falling fast to sleep, a bad feeling starts

The fuzz upon his blankets, turns his face red in some parts

Pulling the covers over his head, and closing his eyes tight

His mind is just too tired, to start another fight

I wrote this for Quadriplegic Mike Lanaville, because the hairs irritated him

Who Can I Talk To?

Nobody truly understands, what I go through

What I really need, is someone to talk to

Someone who knows, just where I am

Knows how to respond, and gives a damn

You see, I've gone through so much, in this life that I live

I'm in pain, and I'm tired, there's just so much I can give

Just when things are getting better, it takes a turn

I'm back at the Hospital, for wellness I yearn

I can't talk to those that go through what I do

I have trusted friends, but our talks are limited too

I feel all alone, I just need someone to tell

I should be stronger, but I cry for a spell

So many decisions, that are difficult to make

Too many procedures, that I have to take

Is there anyone, who will understand it all?

Because if there is, I will give them a call

When it comes to me, people can be so rude

They're nasty, and have such a mean attitude

All I ask for, is understanding and respect

I don't think it's too much, for me to expect

All I want is someone who understands what

I am going through, and be able to share

my thoughts and ideas; and have someone

who is not afraid to listen and respond to them.

Note: this is not about me. It was written for someone else

You Don't See, You Don't Know

If you look at me, I may not look sick

Having a good Make-Up kit, does the trick

What you don't see, is what I don't show

There is so much more, that you don't know

To be seen in public, I need to look alright

I want everyone to see, and it looks good to their sight

Underneath, my hair is falling out

Even though my appearance, may leave you in doubt

Under it all, I am so very weak

My days could be better, yet they're bleak

I can't do the “Everyday” things, that are normal to you

In fact, there are many things now, that I can't do

Some people won't believe, that I am this way

They aren't in my shoes, I live with it every day

Nurses come to check on me, to see if I am alright

Many times I find it hard to sleep at night

If you look at me, I may not look sick

Having a good Make-Up kit, does the trick

I'm sick underneath, but I'll never let it show

What you don't see, is what you don't know

When you are sick with a serious illness, you

still want to look your best. It's harder, because

we have hair falling out, and splotches on our skin,

or lumps, or various other things, that we wish to

be covered and not showing. We want to, and wish

very much to be as normal as possible. But under

it all, we are going through much more than you

will ever know. Because what you don't see, is

what you don't know about us.

Your Body

Always remember, your body's your best friend

Treat it to a massage every now and then

Touch it, feel it, show it some appreciation

Sensual and exciting, feel each sensation

Shower it with love, lather it up

Because your attention can never be enough

Rinse the soap off clean

Body and soul make a good team

Keep your hair trimmed just right

Don't expose your body to too much sunlight

Apply lotion when it's needed on the skin

Don't overeat, but don't be too thin

Exercise your body, in just the right way

Watch for the signs, what it has to say

Eat the right foods, consume the right drink

Motivate each part. let your brain think

Touch it, feel it, show it some appreciation

Take part and enjoy, in every sensation

Treat it to a massage every now and then

Always remember, your body's your best friend

The key word is to feel.

Let your body feel everything.

It is alive and so are you.

You're A Hero

You're a hero, every day you must fight

When darkness comes, you must reach for the light

With odds against you, you cling to your life

Even after surgeries, sliced everywhere with a knife

Always alert, not a moment of peace here

The future is unknown, and there's always the fear

It's a big pill to swallow, a small camera is there

Inside your body, snapping pictures to share

You keep on wondering, what will they find

Hopefully nothing, is what comes to your mind

“How much more of this can I take?”

“I ask for relief, in return I just ache”

You are a warrior, out in the field

A hero, who wonders, what will it yield

“So many passed, from what I'm going through”

“Why am I still here, fighting like I do?”

There's no easy answer, to the question you ask

It's even harder, when you must complete the task

Release the tears, because you're a hero

Giving 100%, even when you feel like a zero

There are heroes out there every day, who are

fighting off life threatening diseases. Every

day, they have to fight pain, and tests, and

the fear that they could pass at any time.

These people, who are weak from all their

tests they have to go through. Yet, still have

a smile to share with us. They still have a

laugh to laugh with us. Despite all they've

been through. These people are the true

HEROES.

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