Poetry to ease the pain? (and a poetry book give-away)
Chronic pain is not easy to live with - it can get into your very being. Sometimes, it helps to sit back and meditate or find some way to help your mind relax, allowing your brain to help ease the pain. Even if it only for a short while, the respite can do wonders to refresh your soul.
Along that vein, poet, Joshua A Kennedy, offered a signed book called Complicated, to give away to a Help My Hurt visitor.
He granted permission for me post one of his poems:
Fight The Fight:
I know you can’t see the sunset yet
You’re almost at the top of the mountain
The avalanche didn’t stop you
The coldest weather didn’t drop you
Your knees want to give out
You feel like you are carrying the heaviest burden
Many have climbed this exact same mountain
Some have fallen because it was meant for them to
I know you won’t fall
I believe in you
Accept my comfort to your spirit
Accept my encouragement to your soul
Let’s walk the path together on our own plateau
Hold on to this rope of strength I throw you
Don’t let go
I’m not saying the worst is over
But the best is definitely ahead
Don’t give up
Lean on my spiritual strength
We’re in this together
Fight the fight
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Although the poem was written about fighting cancer, it can also be taken for those who are fighting life with pain.
If you would like to win the copy of the book, please post a comment below about any post (other than this one) from this Help My Hurt blog. You can tell me if it was something you knew already, something you learned, something you thought was just flat out nonsense, or anything that makes up an appropriate comment. Anything you like, but you have to say something about the post.
If you would like to purchase the book, you can get it from Amazon.com: Complicated: Diamond Evolution
The give-away ends at 11:59 PM EST on June 19th, after which I will assign a number to each eligible post as they came in and then randomize them for the winner. Please be sure you leave a legitimate email in your information so I can get hold of you if you are the winner. No-one sees those email addresses except me.
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The contest is now closed.
To choose the winner, I took all the qualifying comments and entered them into a randomizer program . The winner is… Jayne, who left a comment on June 19. Jayne, I will be sending you an email for your contact information.
Thank you all to left your thoughts and I hope you visit Help My Hurt again.
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27 opinions for Poetry to ease the pain? (and a poetry book give-away)
Annie Gourieux
Jun 12, 2008 at 5:47 am
I love this poem. We are all in this fight together. We cannot give up!!!!
Tonya Keener
Jun 13, 2008 at 5:25 am
:”My Little Angel Of Love”
I gave life to a precious angel just a few short days ago
I love her more than life itself but I loved her enough to let her go
For two short days I held her close in a warm loving embrace
Those beautiful moment in which we bonded my mind will never erase
God gave me a Christian couple who can take care of her every need
My eyes will always be streaked with tears; my heart will forever bleed
If I could have just one wish, our paths will cross again
But I’ll hold her close in my heart and love her in silence until then
I know I did the right thing
I’m at peace with the Lord above
And I know he’ll always be watching over
:”My Little Angel Of Love”
by Tonya Keener
pcbdolphins@wmconnect.com
James Jenkins
Jun 13, 2008 at 7:49 am
wow
Elaine
Jun 13, 2008 at 8:31 am
Writing done your feelings when your hurting physically or mentally is very theuputic.
Vicky Boackle
Jun 13, 2008 at 8:48 am
we all must be joyful and do our best.
tim brown
Jun 13, 2008 at 11:08 am
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Anne
Jun 13, 2008 at 12:50 pm
People who do not live with chronic pain of anykind, I’ve found, just can’t grasp the concept. I’m in pain every waking moment. I have fibromyalia and psoriatic arthritis (pretty much like rheumatoid arthrits).
I felt sorry for myself for many years, but have realized just how strong a person I am to have survived for so long. I’ve also suffered from immense emotional pain, and sometimes I feel that this is worse than the physical.
I’d love to receive this book of Poetry.
Sharon Jones
Jun 13, 2008 at 1:36 pm
That we strive to be happy and strong…not easy but worth it
Patty
Jun 13, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.
kristi blackstone
Jun 13, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Great poem! I’d love to win this!
Noelia Gutierrez
Jun 13, 2008 at 10:05 pm
go out with friends to keep your mind off pain and share the poems, thanks.
susan varney
Jun 13, 2008 at 11:37 pm
be nice and kind
Jeremy Haumann
Jun 15, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Each word, phrase, or emotion that is expressed forms a bridge that links people and ideas together, and allows an escape route for the hurt. Through expression we grow stronger and bind the positive energies together.
Elizabeth M.
Jun 18, 2008 at 6:05 am
It’s good to hear that people’s wisdom teeth extractions go so smoothly. My daughter is having hers pulled a couple of days before Christmas this year. Fun.
Gina Stratos
Jun 18, 2008 at 4:59 pm
My grandmother introduced me to poetry when I was about 3 or 4. I love her for that.
gkstratos @yahoo.com
Ed Nemmers
Jun 18, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Sugar free popsicles for those who are diabetic!
Valerie Piotrowski
Jun 18, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Poetry for pain relief what a great idea!!!
Janet
Jun 19, 2008 at 1:48 am
NICE POEM,NICE CONTEST! WE ARE ALL SURVIVORS IN OUR OWN WAYS.PAIN IS NO FUN! :)
kathy pease
Jun 19, 2008 at 9:16 am
very inspiring :)
sarah woods
Jun 19, 2008 at 9:23 am
Poetry in action; lets go for it. many Thanks sW
jayne
Jun 19, 2008 at 11:18 am
Awesome inspiring poem! I love it !
thelastman
Jun 19, 2008 at 5:48 pm
please enter me into your contest. the fight the fight poem was very nice. thanks in advance if i win and i hope all of your days are blessed.
Adhab Al-Farhan
Jun 19, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Wow, this poem is great! I have some back pain that I have been dealing with.
Lily Kwan
Jun 19, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I was glad to read that Kroger is going to match the discounts of other retailers on prescription women’s health medications.
Donna Kozar
Jun 19, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I love the poem ” My Little Angle of Love”
Veronica Garrett
Jun 19, 2008 at 10:36 pm
The poem “My Little Angel Of Love was very heartfelt and touching to Me. God Bless.
Barb Wild
Jun 19, 2008 at 11:32 pm
what a wonderful idea writing poetry when you are in pain. i too have fibro myalgia now for 12 years and fee like i still am getting use to it. The pain, the forgetfullness the weight gain, the joint continuous aches..i would love this book
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