It's Poetry Monday, and this week's topic is ..... RESPONSIBILITIES.
Join Diane, MotherOwl, Mimi, and contributors in the comments in writing on this weighty topic. You can leave your poem (or a poem by another author, with credit) in the comments, or post on your own blog. If you do the latter, please leave a comment so we can find you. Use the topic, or not. The idea is to have some satisfying fun and work our brains.
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My husband is quite ill, and we are having trouble getting a diagnosis.
It's not the coronavirus; it started long before that. He is a very private person and I have not wanted to break that privacy by writing about it.
For a long time, I was able to compartmentalize (a skill I had to learn during my father's years of disability and illness), but this week I have hit the wall. All I can think of is my husband's health.
So I am taking a break.
Please feel free to leave poems in the comments - I will publish them as usual.
Carry on, my friends.
Updated: Next week's topic, courtesy of Diane, is ..... TOMATOES ..... good luck :)
27 comments:
I'm very sorry to hear of some difficult circumstances. I wish you all the best at a difficult time.
May your husband be feeling much better very soon.
That's my cheap version of an Irish blessing, sometimes it helps, sometimes not. May this be the former.
This poem is dedicated to the +/- 100 million eligible voters who sat out the 2016 election.
There is no more denying, to the sane
That things are falling apart all around us.
Whose responsibility is it
To put them back together?
When there comes no clear answer to such a question
I usually just assume the answer must be mine.
So here I go.
I could use some help.
Feel like helping this time?
-Doug in Sugar Pine
Oh Jenny, I am sorry to hear this. I do understand the worry and stress of an illness of someone close to you. Please remember to take care of yourself while you are taking care of him! We will miss you but some things are more important. I'm keeping you both in my prayers and sending love and healing thoughts. xxx
Uncertainty is the very worst. Prayers for enlightenment and strength from Denmark.
Oh Jenny love. I am thinking of you and your hubby. Please give that man a hug from me and tell him I am thinking of you both. Please stay safe and don't forget to take care of yourself too.
Take all the time you need. We will be thinking of you.
All best wishes, dear Jenny. So sorry to learn your husband is ill. We too have had sadness lately, which impelled me to write a poem for the 1st time in over a month: https://lepslog.blogspot.com/2020/08/wonder-watches.html
It helps. It helps to "compartmentalize", to organize --to let love, reason and care commingle.
Sorry to hear your husband is having some health problems Jenny. Of course your priority has to be him and whatever you can do to make him more comfortable. I hope he soon recovers from whatever it is. Take care of you both.
Hoping answers to your husband's health may be found, as well as treatment that will help him--along with some peace for you.
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear your news and under the circumstances I quite understand that my take on 'responsibilities' may seem a little frivolous. However, it is written, so here it is. I hope it raises a smile.
Buster has a task to do,
A very special one.
He’s been told to guard the birthday cake -
It’s not a lot of fun.
He’s sitting in the kitchen
With no-one else around
He’s feeling lonely on his own.
Ah! He’s just heard a sound -
A soft pad-padding across the floor
And Percy Puss appears.
Buster gives a warning growl -
This is going to end in tears.
Precious Percy, lithe of limb,
Leaps onto the table.
Buster fears what’s coming,
And just before he’s able
To swat that dratted cat away
A jug of cream goes sailing
In a graceful arc across the room …
OMG!
Poor Buster. He feels that he is failing
In his duties. It’s his worst dream.
But it’s the CAKE he has to guard
(And not the *** cream)!
The crash brings Sally running
To see what all the fuss is.
Buster’s eyes are on the cake,
Whilst the precious puss’s
Whiskers are being swiftly cleaned
By Percy’s velvet paw.
Ha! Sally knows what’s happened here -
There’s been spilt cream before.
Percy’s not a happy puss.
He’s been caught out and that
Does not enhance his image as
A slinky, artful cat.
But Buster’s tail is wagging
‘Cos he’s happy now it’s done -
His guarding duty’s over
And it’s time for birthday fun!
(Job Done, Buster.)
Thinking of you And your husband Jenny. Sending good vibes across the Strait..
Oh my, Jenny, I am so sorry to read this. Take care of your husband and I hope you get the correct diagnosis soon. Not knowing is so difficult. Lean on others when you can.
Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. Please keep us posted and I'm hoping for the best for you both.
Oh, please help this time! Please!
Hahaha! Well done, Buster! Now a question: Did Buster frame the slinky Percy? If so, very well done! ;)
Oh, Jenny, there is nothing more worrisome! I'm so sorry. Please have good news soon. And if there's anything we can do as a group, it's done!
Sending hugs to you both!
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's health issues - what a stressful and worrisome time. I'm sending good thoughts your way, and hoping for a speedy diagnosis and cure. Hang in there...
I'm sorry, dear little donkey. I'll pray for your husband to regain his health and I'll ask for you to be comforted.
Love,
Janie
I am so sorry. Damn, I hope your medicos get a fix on it soon, and cure it. Now stay strong, and visit us from time to time.
Well do i remember fighting to get a diagnosis when i had a mystery problem. Praying they find what's wrong and that it is easily corrected.
This is not the news I wanted to hear, jenny_o. I am so sorry and will be thinking about you and your family. Take care.
I am very sorry to hear that your husband is not well. It must be an anxious time for you Jenny - made worse by the fact that you are not sure what the problem is. In health affairs, knowing the truth is better than mystery and guesswork.
I didn't know whether to say anything or not but I proabably should have. Thinking of you.
Oh Jenny, I'm so sorry. May I email you? As you know, my husband was very ill three years ago, we still have PTSD from it, my daughter and I. If I can be an ear for you, I would like to do that. Sending so much love to your family.
Tears in my eyes dear Jenny as I can relate to what you are feeling right now
My heartfelt sorry precious friend .I pray and hope May your husband get complete health back and May you find peace of mind asap!
In my thoughts and prayers both of you!
Please stay strong and don't loose faith I believe all will be fine by the grace of God hopefully!
Hugs!!!!!!!
Take all the time you need, Jenny. I have taken years as needed. I'll be thinking of you both. Hope you get some answers soon.
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