Sick of pain

They told me two weeks,

but then I was back in hospital.

Now they say four to six weeks.

All I know is that if I move too much in a day

then pain grabs me through the night.

My husband is frustrated, 

sick of me.

I'm sick of me.

I know the lesson now, learned it well,

etched by pain's experience.

If you're ok, then participate - 

Join in everything.

Don't be boring.

I don't want to be boring, anymore.

I want another chance.

I will no longer disappoint.

Lying here in the dark,

getting depressed,

trying to give my body

opportunities to heal...

So I can then participate

fully and without restraint

in the offerings of life.

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