Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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I was reading in Mario Murillo’s book “Edgewise” the following, “Divine danger is the greatest safety and human safety is the greatest danger”. Your poem reminded me of that.
I am glad the poem took your breath away but I don’t want you passing out. The song I left Di is a Kate Bush song my Maxwell, gosh he has a great voice 💜💜💜
willowdot21 
Keep fighting, Sis 🥰
Lol, I am trying Sis but those pesky monsters are on my heels💜💜💜💜
How scary! It’s a perfect poem for October.:-)
Yes I get all my Halloween poems out now 💜🌹
Keep fighting Willow.
Great track choice
Oh! I do love Kate Bush, you keep fighting too.💜
Loved her ‘A woman’s work’.
Yes me too , have you seen this version version by Maxwell, it beautiful too.
No I hadn’t. Amazing.
It is isn’t it 💜
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Oh man! This Maxwell cover is ridiculous! Gorgeous…
Yes indeed it is 💕💜
Wow that is a power scary piece. Well written. Has meanings.
I hope your health is improving.
So glad you liked the poem yes many hidden means there. Health wise I am just treading water at the moment 💜💜
Oh my, Willow, this is very powerful and frightening.
Thank you Robbie, it’s time for Halloween 🎃💜
I was reading in Mario Murillo’s book “Edgewise” the following, “Divine danger is the greatest safety and human safety is the greatest danger”. Your poem reminded me of that.
Thank you Frank 💜
I was holding my breath as she ran… wonderful and love this Kate Bush song, too! Going to check out the one you left for Di, now!
I am glad the poem took your breath away but I don’t want you passing out. The song I left Di is a Kate Bush song my Maxwell, gosh he has a great voice 💜💜💜
Hahaha! Funny lady.
I know.. Oh my gosh! I loved it so much, I shared it on FB! 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Yes Maxwell is so amazing