CHRONIC PAIN

Posted by Dharmavidya on June 16, 2019 at 8:47

Waking from drug sleep tangled night,

sahara mind extending to incognita

ripples round a fire still burning

at the back behind the ears;

flames curl over the scalp,

here and there exploding

pointlessly, above my eye

or inside the ear.

My teeth feel as if they are about to depart.

I do not have the energy to weep.

A cup of tea, English solace,

and caresses from the cat.

Is it time to take another pill yet?

I string my lament on a chain of prayer,

some steadiness

mid of the sulphurous storm,

no end in sight.

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  • Dharmavidya June 25, 2019 8:01

    thank you

  • Charlotte Law June 24, 2019 15:20

    Thinking of you this morning - sending love

  • Dharmavidya June 21, 2019 18:32

    Thank you, Vajra, Nati and Mo

  • Mo Henderson June 21, 2019 17:18

    Wishing you courage and strength to move through difficult times. May peace and love surround you as you heal.

    Love & Blessings,

    Mo

  • Nati June 20, 2019 17:35

    Feeling with you and wishing you find relieve very soon, dear David.

    Love

    Namo Amida Bu

  • Vajrapala Lut Moerman June 18, 2019 17:32

    Feeling with you, Namo Amida Bu

    Hope pain will soon leave

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