In a world of motion, I find my stillness,A captive soul in a body unyielding.Muscles that fired now forever stalled,Dreams once vibrant, patiently enthralled. Each breath a battle, a fight for control,The simplest tasks a story to be told.A symphony of care, a chorus of need,Independence a whisper,...
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A Quadriplegic
I am a quadriplegic, I am trapped in this body, a prisoner of my own flesh. I can’t do the things I used to love, I can’t even take care of myself. But I am not giving up, I am fighting every day to regain my independence. I...
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A Quadriplegic’s Battle
A quadriplegic’s battle is one of constant strife. It’s like a war on every front with never a respite. The enemy is strong and cruel, with no concern for life. It takes away your ability to move, breathe, and thrive. But even though the battle’s long And hope...
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Thoughts
I sit and think it only takes a split second to change your life and all those close to you. It’s a ripple effect that stretches further than you could imagine.
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Will Not Sleep
I will not go to sleep tonight, but lie awake and think of it; Of all the things that I have done, And of the things I might have done. I will not go to sleep tonight, but lie awake and dream of it; Of all the things...
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Your Love
Your love is like a river, flowing through my heart. It fills me with joy and happiness and washes away all my pain. Your love is like a mountain, Steadfast and strong. It gives me strength and courage and helps me overcome any obstacle. Your love is like...
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Alone
Im lost, Where thoughts and feelings dwell, And all the paths are winding, And none of them go well. I wander through the darkness, And I can’t find my way, And I’m afraid to call for help, For fear of what I’ll say. I’m lost in my own...
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Moon Struck
I feel like a man on the moon. Watching the earth from afar, my body paralyzed, my mind racing with thoughts afar. I can see the beauty of the world. From this vantage point so high. I’m a prisoner in this body of mine, but my mind is...
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Not Here
I am not here. I am not seen, I am not heard. I am a shadow, I am a ghost. I am a whisper, I am a breath. I am a dream, I am a thought. I am a feeling, I am a hope. I am the unseen,...
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Love You Like
I love you like the sun loves the sky, Like the moon loves the stars, Like the rain loves the earth, Like the flowers love the bees. I love you like a child loves their mother, Like a friend loves their confidant, Like a lover loves their soulmate,...
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