I survive this disease by capturing my thoughts in a journal. Most of the time it is just my ramblings, but every now and then I will try and capture what I am feeling in a more thoughtful way. Here is my latest and I felt like sharing it with you, my family.
The Storm
I set sail one day on calm blue seas
It did not matter where
The wind was soft with peaceful seas
The sunlight for my guide
But soon I looked and all around
Dark seas had sprung to life
Each monstrous wave would crash upon
My only hope for life
The little boat so calm before
Was battered, frayed, and torn
In hopelessness I hung my head
Ready to surrender to the storm
Then piercing dark, a light did shine
To bring me safely home
And through despair fresh courage came
To face the trials of life
And gently turned my little boat
As the light guided me home
He stood there on the sandy shore
Arms open to embrace
“Come here my child and gain some rest
before the next storm comes”
I love you all and hope you find peace amongst your storms.
We can respond to irritation with a smile instead of scowl, or by giving warm praise instead of icy indifference. By our being understanding instead of abrupt, others, in turn, may decide to hold on a little longer rather than to give way. Love, patience, and meekness can be just as contagious as rudeness and crudeness.
Randy
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Randy,
You have such a talent and I absolutely love reading your poems. Thank you for sharing :)
You have such a talent and I absolutely love reading your poems. Thank you for sharing :)
Hugs, Des
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Wow Randy, that's great! Very inspiring.
Nicky
Nicky
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Buddha
Absolutely beautiful Randy! Thanks for sharing.
In His Grip,
In His Grip,
AlwaysRosie "We can't control the waves, but we can learn to surf!"
Psalms 139
UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease), Hashimoto's, Plantar Fasciitis, Inflamatory Arthritis, High BP, GI Inflamation, Diverticuloses
Plaquenil, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Synthroid, RX Motrin, Lexapro, Amitriptelyne, Salagen, Lotrel (Centrum Silver, B12, B6, Calcium+D,)
You sure have a way with words Randy. All the best to you 
Take care, Softy
Take care, Softy