A Poem by Harlon Rivers
The anxiety of "Medical Limbo"
Time seems to stand still
while awaiting the moments anticipated news
The mysteries of biology
The known weaknesses of the flesh
Worrisome visions
that toy within fears
genetic foregone conclusions
that manifest as stress
The hope of new tomorrow’s
New moments dawning light
Thoughts of the circle
reaching the inevitable end of the song
A silent prayer for acceptance
for the things we cannot change
Courage to fight on for all life
that remains as hope retains faith
Nothing is inevitable
as long as you want to breathe
You can’t stop the dreamer
from weaving the happiest
of unfulfilled dreams
Knowing completely you can’t stop
a runaway freight train
if the circle's tracks are complete
Physical trials and tribulations
bring you to your mortal knees
The angst of the vast unknown
Trepidation’s shadow is near
Life passes before
tearful yearning eyes,
lost in misunderstood confusion,
as realities uncertainty transcends fear
The final dream…
The only wish…
To not leave this world alone
To merge two passionate loving souls as one
Romantics dreams can come true
Unconditionally, wholeheartedly
together as one
before the merry-go-round’s
final setting sun…
© 2012 Harlon Rivers
1 comment:
This was written a few weeks ago while waiting for test results...Turns out I needed a medical procedure to repair a torn rotator cuff and now I am in limbo until it has healed enough to start the rehab...The point is it's easy to imagine the worst case scenario before you know what is needed.
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