A Gift

Just because you don't see the pain outside of the person doesn't mean it's not happening on the inside. Most sufferers with such diseases, I pray that you we all be respected every day!

Moments of dementia

Race through my mind

Do I come or go?

Live or die?

However, I know

Life is a precious gift

Given to all

We must learn to stand

Instead of fall

Even sometimes stumble

Instead crawl

No matter what the situation may be

From it all, we live and learn

An no matter who or what labels us

We must never forget

We remain free.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"We must learn to stand
Instead of fall
Even sometimes stumble
Instead crawl"
I believe all of us will become weaker. Struggle to maintain is a lifetime goal. I like the purpose and the desire of the poem. A strong ending to the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you :)

[Frieda P]

Mental illness is still taboo in this country. Many more people suffer from some type of it than care to admit. Labels are always hard to live with, knocking that freedom on it's tush. Good write.

[Tarry Franck]

I lived in denial many years, coped with by drinking every day of the week. Then when I stopped that the symptoms were still there so since it runs in my famil I went to the psych ward and here I am Bi-polare and Borderline Disability Disorder, & PTSD

[Leigh]

Yes I agree with these searching lines and do feel sorry for any people who are on the edge or feel on the edge of life.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[C.C. Marx]

Some are better at others at hiding there true feelings, nice piece

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[C.C. Marx]

Your very welcome!!

[TPK Stories]

So true....we must all appreciate people no matter what goes on inside us.

[Tarry Franck]

Thanks for the understanding :) And yes it's so very true

[Lover Of Words]

This is for some reason inspiring too me maybe because where i stand right now in my head... I thank you for sharing this with me :)

[Tarry Franck]

I'm glad it inspired you. Now write away or relax and meditate.

[Lover Of Words]

Yes Mam!!

[teardrop]

inspiring piece, enjoyed

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you kindly

[quinfinn]

you probably are too young to remember the group the fixx. 80's band. this write reminded me of their song "stand or fall" so it immediately struck a chord with me. wonderful write, full of deep thoughts which wax philosophical and true. i love it!

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you - Not before my time but never listened to them :)