Cathy V
29-05-08, 14:52
I know that some of you have heard me talk about my lovely daughter emma who was over here in germany with me on her break from Uni in the summer. Well she wrote this poem while she was here and I put in on for people to read at the time she wrote it, but ive just come across it again and wondered if i could post it again for those who didn't read it the first time around.
After hearing me talk about this forum, she really seemed to understand what we go through every day, and so she wrote it for all of us on nmp. I hope you like it.
I spend all this time worrying
about the things I can't affect
While my day gives way to ruin
and my happiness I seem to neglect
How I wish my wandering mind
would take some well-earned rest
Instead of poisoning my thoughts
and putting my body to the test
Although I know worries don't just fade
and that my mind won't suddenly ease
You could say i'm a work in progress
So if you can, be patient with me please
Some of you may identify with my fears
and some of you may not
But the fears I have are real to me
and are sometimes all I have got
For they're always consistent with their promise
that the'll linger so clearly inside
and they're consistent when tearing holes
in what is remaining of my pride
And so abrubtly do the awake me
They're at my bedside when I sleep
The road to recovery is where i am walking
But sometimes the road is so steep
But the will to continue is inside me
As is my everlasting hope
If the fears don't leave me completely
with your help i'm trying to cope
So if you can continue to believe in me
I will learn to believe in me too
and when the clouds eventually lift
please know that its because of you
Then once i've gained the understanding
of how to make myself stronger
With you people i'll go on sharing
and hope you too, won't be scared any longer
(Emma V)
Cathy xxxx :)
After hearing me talk about this forum, she really seemed to understand what we go through every day, and so she wrote it for all of us on nmp. I hope you like it.
I spend all this time worrying
about the things I can't affect
While my day gives way to ruin
and my happiness I seem to neglect
How I wish my wandering mind
would take some well-earned rest
Instead of poisoning my thoughts
and putting my body to the test
Although I know worries don't just fade
and that my mind won't suddenly ease
You could say i'm a work in progress
So if you can, be patient with me please
Some of you may identify with my fears
and some of you may not
But the fears I have are real to me
and are sometimes all I have got
For they're always consistent with their promise
that the'll linger so clearly inside
and they're consistent when tearing holes
in what is remaining of my pride
And so abrubtly do the awake me
They're at my bedside when I sleep
The road to recovery is where i am walking
But sometimes the road is so steep
But the will to continue is inside me
As is my everlasting hope
If the fears don't leave me completely
with your help i'm trying to cope
So if you can continue to believe in me
I will learn to believe in me too
and when the clouds eventually lift
please know that its because of you
Then once i've gained the understanding
of how to make myself stronger
With you people i'll go on sharing
and hope you too, won't be scared any longer
(Emma V)
Cathy xxxx :)