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"An MS Emotional Workout"

 

by Liz Minor, aka bizzylizzy

 

 

I am 54 years old and have been diagnosed with MS for over 17 years. I am fortunate that I am still able to get around with only a cane but unable to work outside the home. That part of life I really miss. Yes, there are times I get emotionally down but I quickly find myself seeing how fortunate I am. This poem is one of my down moments with efforts of taking a second look at where I am.  It's a workout that helps me break a sweat!

 

 

Some nights I find myself
just staring at this screen.

I wonder if it's really me
or is my life a dream.

 

I think of all the things I've done,
some good and not much bad.

Sometimes I feel I miss a lot
and that makes me somewhat sad.

 

I have a lot of "I wish" inside
but know they won't come true.

But then I think of all the times
I've heard the words "I love you".

 

How can I be so selfish
to think I'm missing out.

But to have MS just makes one want
to vent and really shout.

 

So now I need to reach down deep
and open up my soul.

My life is really not so bad
since my world is truly whole.

 

I having a loving family,
how lucky can I be.

I need to open up my eyes
and be thankful for what I see.

 

I thank the Lord for all I have,
my health may not be at it's best.

But surely I am blessed in life
and should not worry about the rest.

 

MS may have my body
but will never take my spirit.

I know I can live a life happy
even with MS in it.

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