I didn’t think it was too much to ask for
Always striving not to demand or be selfish.
Just to make me look less of an eyesore
To straighten my back for me, to just grant that wish.
I know they mended me and put me back together
Pinned and fused me and filled me with cement.
But am I selfish to want not to have a curved body forever
However hard I try I will not be straight again, but slightly bent.
I’ve always known I am better off than so many
Blessed in lots ways the truth be known.
But if I could have a wish granted it would not be just any
Only to wake and find my spine un-curved had grown.
Please don’t think me spoilt and churlish
I know I stand and walk and bend
But I’d like my posture to be more stylish
But I must accept that I am lucky not to be crippled my friend.
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willowdot21 
Jul 05, 2014 @ 21:45:07
It’s true we yearn to have the physical body we had at our best. It’s a sort of good sadness though because we’ve traded our physical form for years of experience, burning up beauty while gaining wisdom.
Great post Willow. I enjoyed it.
Jul 05, 2014 @ 22:11:02
True Paul I was feeling sorry for myself …stupid old bat! Thanks for being understanding! I am standing and not in a wheelchair and there are many far worse off than me. xxx
Jul 05, 2014 @ 21:46:15
I feel like that wearing oxygen. A bit different because I may be able to take mine off one day. Love you. ♡♡♡♡♡ I think you’re beautiful from the inside. I don’t know if that matters. I would still think you were beautiful if I knew what you looked like from the outside.
Jul 05, 2014 @ 21:52:20
Thank you Lisa, I can understand what you are saying about the oxygen mask, I also know that I hate my shape sometimes more sometimes less as my mood takes me. Today I felt low and so hate myself, tomorrow is another day and I must not be so shallow I am standing and not in a wheelchair and there are many far worse off than I! Be happy enjoy your family holiday!!
Jul 05, 2014 @ 22:05:10
Exactly. I guess I just wanted to let you know you were loved. Wanting to have a straight body doesn’t make you shallow. We all fight our own battles. (About to eat eggplant parmasian. 🙂 )
Jul 05, 2014 @ 22:12:57
Thank you, you are all loved too even though we’ve not met! Enjoy the eggplant I am off to bed now I am exhausted!! hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 😉
Jul 05, 2014 @ 22:35:40
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jul 06, 2014 @ 06:51:09
Hmm, maybe you should give up editing Willow. Loved it and must give the prompt a try.
Jul 06, 2014 @ 16:46:41
Maybe I should it makes you think quicker! Do try the prompt it arrives every Friday in time for Saturday! I also strongly recommend http://lindaghill.wordpress.com/ brilliant blog!
Jul 06, 2014 @ 11:49:18
Lovely poem. I have dreams where I am able to walk and run without pain. I wish I could write poetry as you do and then could live that dream in my words. Nice job.
Jul 06, 2014 @ 16:39:04
Thank you John I understand what you are saying.Constant pain is a harsh companion but we cannot let it win! Be well be happy and be brave! xxxxxx
Jul 06, 2014 @ 17:45:02
Thanks
Jul 06, 2014 @ 17:55:04
😉
Jul 06, 2014 @ 12:22:44
I feel for you Willow. I believe everything feels worse when we’re worn out. This is the real world and we have no choice but to make the best of what we have to work with. Hope you’re feeling brighter in the morning. [[[hugs]]]
Jul 06, 2014 @ 16:37:14
Thank you for the hug I needed it, I am feeling better today, and we visited the Newbie and I manage to avoid all mirrors today!You are right we do feel worse when worn down and tired! The only way is up! Baby! xxxxx
Jul 06, 2014 @ 19:27:52
All right. Now you’re t.a.l.k.i.n.g.!
Jul 06, 2014 @ 19:31:44
Yes it is the only way to go. Xxx
Jul 07, 2014 @ 14:44:01
😀
Jul 07, 2014 @ 00:45:10
Sometimes I think it’s these wishes that keep us going – keep us striving every day and get us through the harder times.
Thanks so much for posting this week on SoCS! Brilliant poem, Willow 😀
Jul 07, 2014 @ 05:22:38
Thank you Linda I just started and went with the flow. I think you brilliant idea socs has taken on a life of it’s own. Bravo! 🙂
Jul 09, 2014 @ 14:05:54
Thanks! 😀
Jul 09, 2014 @ 16:11:20
🙂 xxxxx
Jul 09, 2014 @ 16:22:47
😀