Tuesday, August 08, 2006

memory is a bitch

If only it all
were a dream
and I could wake up
and it would be over
and I could forget

If only I could be
devine
and I could forgive
and it would be over
and I could forget

If only
the names
of everyday objects
in my hands
could put words in my mouth
and I could speak easily
and I wouldn't stammer
and I wouldn't get crazy
I could forget

If only
I had never had
this stupid disease
and stupid radiation
and stupid chemotherapy
and stupid pain
and stupid painkilers
that make me stupid
that make me
forget

If only
I remember
one thing
and remember it so well
that none of this matters
and that one thing
will erase all the pain
and that one thing
will make it all have
some sort
of meaning
and that one thing
is that I love you

Never Forget

7 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

my memory dealie is mostly broken i m glad it is ((((((((fs)))))))))

2:16 PM  
Blogger caramaena said...

Hey, I've been concerned about you. Glad to see you back, though it sounds like you need a huge hug.

Look after yourself - 'k?

*hugs* to you.

6:45 AM  
Blogger N said...

i shared this poem with one of my patients who also writes poetry to help her through her treatments, and it brought tears to her eyes.

you are not alone and your beautiful way of sharing your emotions helps others.

if that helps.

12:17 PM  
Blogger The Phosgene Kid said...

That poem was great. I forget all the time and I never had any treatments. But then I am getting pretty old. I have been having lots of “Why did I come in to this room” episodes.

8:43 PM  
Blogger Fuff said...

Lovely poem Fairscape. Hope things are going ok for you.

11:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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