Poets United prompt this week is WALL, #14. A wall can divide, enclose and support. When I think of walls I think of protection and climbing over them. I love the idea of your home being a haven of your soul enclosed in four walls. Obstacles in life, can be our walls, we need to work on, climb over, and conquer.
It is hard not to think of the Pink Floyd song
Freedom lost
Obstacles ensue
enclosed in grief
another divide
chained butterfly
on the ground
resist shelter
blocked inside
tears flood the gate
learn to adjust
life forever changed
move on
climb over
test wings,
balance is key
wall remains
climbing over
bittersweet life
support arrives
Rally and fight
for a cure~
My wall is Type 1 diabetes: I developed this juvenile disease, when I was 26. I had excellent health, than became pregnant. Life hasn't been the same.... It is my wall, I deal with daily, the testing, the needles, the
finger pokes, the guilty if I eat to much. If I eat to little, I can have a reaction. Sometimes my personality changes, usually I'm silly and stupid acting. The highest blood sugar I had was 1380, the lowest 17~ Yeah,
I am lucky to be alive! I won't go into my close calls, I stopped counting after the cat and nine lives theory. I'm not looking for pity, just trying to explain my poem, my wall~ If you know someone who has this wall, remember it is their choice, how they live their life. We all have our own walls to conquer....
Comments
Alex-Twenty-three years, I have lived with my wall. Thanks Alex!
Carrie-Thank you for your kind words. I had no intention of sharing this, but the prompt lead me there!
I bet you're as glad as I am that Sherry introduced us to Poets United...:)
Lynwttw
There are people with worse conditions than me.
I can travel, fly to see my son in Spain, been to the US, I have had a grand time.
Have a good day.
Yvonne.
Thank you for sharing your very personal 'wall'.
Having an ongoing medical condition of any kind inhibits your freedom, at some point, no matter how little. The smallest inconvenience associated with it, can probably feel like a mountain, at times.
Well told in words.
I wish you well,
Eileen
I understand well. My Grandfather suffered the same and yes you are lucky. I did not know someone's sugar could get that high or that low. Maybe I should start checking on you more often :)
Thanks for answering my question about photo editing. You once asked me one as well; 14 broken bones what did I do?
Well here is the list: Crushed every bone in my right foot, broke my right arm twice, my nose 3 times, my collar bone, I think all of my fingers and most of my ribs. Luckily not all at the same time. :D
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
-Weasel
"No thank you over and over"! My grandmother on the maternal side, Type 2, if she lost weight, she would of been. I am the only Type 1; guess I stole candy in another life or something?!
Go low carb and walk a lot; Walking really makes a huge difference and weight lifting! I have had a back injury, so my weight is up for me...trying to change this. Better control when you weigh less~ Keep fighting!
I didn't have that choice, only if it had been caught sooner...
Jules-Whoah, I want to hear all the stores that go with this...OUCH!!! The highest I have heard of is 1515! It is a battle, but worth the fight! Thanks for sharing..14, I can't imagine!~ Nose 3x's...did you ski, play football, hockey?! Sorry, to hear your Grandmother also had this wall; Mine, too~
Eileen-Thank you; Yes, it was a climb! People not understanding, dinner parties were not fun!
You try to carry on...like normal, but somehow
it didn't work out. Have more, take some, ....
Deborah-Thank you~ :-D
Yvonne-You are a strong woman; I am so glad you
went ahead and didn't let your wall keep you from living! You have an amazing spirit!
Lynette-I am sorry to hear you to, have a chronic illness wall! I am so happy Sherry, brought Poets United to our attention! Happy to be part of it and to get to know you!
As for walls and poets, I have a brick wall in my backyard that a tree's trying to break through. I always think of Mending Wall when I see it... "Something there is that doesn't love a wall..." :o) take care, <3
A very strong poem and thanks for the process notes. I love your optimism!
Pamela
sad but lovely poem!
my wall entry
THe wall is a sad.. poem.. but I like it... I feel the same many days... I feel like I am stuggling too... but maybe it's not a struggle just a poem.. and a post... this poem is perfect for my face it... meme... LOL
I have lupus so I have a wall... I could get type one diabetes if I dont' watch the carbs and sugars...any illess chronic or not.. it a huge obstacle... but you nailed this post.. as you have a great knack... for this type of writing.
Jingle-Thank you; I'll come see your wall~
RiikaInfinityy-Butterfly love-which one is your fav? Writing this, made me feel more in control. I didn't plan to put this much of myself out there. Thank you~
Hart-Thanks Hart; It was odd and personal to do. Everyone has something to overcome...their own wall. I thought of the butterfly being delicate, fragile; Life is fragile. The disease is all about balance. Balance your blood sugar, your meds, your food intake. Thanks~
Diane-YOU are an angel~ I'm happy there are people like you! Thank you~
Maya-Thank you; We all need courage at some point in our lives~
Bkm-Thank you; I will try ;-D
flaubert-I loved reading more about you; Great interview~ Thank you!
LTM-Thank for the encouragement, regarding your
aunt! We never know, the battles we may face or
what the outcome can be. WE just have to try to do our best! Interesting about your wall; I love that tree ;-D
Sherry-Thanks so much; Yeah,I didn't plan on sharing this much of myself, but I couldn't think of any other wall. Oh, yeah, there have been smaller ones, hurdles if you will. This one I can't in reality climb over, just manage.
I haven't written poems for years. I do love words... Thank you~ ;-D
inspiring poem using the wall photo prompt. hope you had a chance to read mine a day or two ago. BTW, I tagged you in a short meme you can find HERE Feel free to do if you like, if not, no worries! Thanks.
confetti...I loved it!!! Thank-you, I will play~
You are sweet; I love your vibrant energy!
Thank-you; xXx