Today, You beat me,
I woke with You again
Wrapped about my back like a lover,
Pulling at my limbs
My shoulders splayed
My joints pulled with gravity.
Today, You never let up.
I tried to lose You
But You brashly force out the monster,
The worst version of myself
Cross and bitter,
My loved ones suffer.
Today, You rob me.
My time is destroyed,
I cannot sit and idle in peace
For my body betrays me,
As you are with me
Within, trapping me.
Today, You beat me.
My body is weakened
And tears have fallen as spirit breaks.
So, so tired, no way back
I am bereft.
Pain, You have won.
Claire Saul
PainPalsBlog 
This was beautiful but heartbreaking! I would love to read more of these.
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Thank you so much….just seemed easier than a proper post xxx
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Lovely poem, although the pain must be devastating today. Hang in there, sending you lots of love, and hope you feel better sooner than later x
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Thank you x
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Tomorrow is a new day. And your pain will blog about being pummeled by your strength; about how it has seen the face of true wonder and been amazed by your powers to overcome. But no one will like Pain’s post, he has no friends and keeps only misery as company.
Very beautifully written; thank you for sharing.
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Thank you xxx
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Very heartbreaking, but I do love how this poem could either refer to mental or physical pain. Very good.
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Thank you….writing does help! Appreciate your kind words
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I can feel the weight of your experience in this piece. Evocative.
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Really appreciate you reading and feeling it! Thank you x
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I read A LOT of poetry. This is very powerful x I feel your emotions x
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I don’t know what to say – the fact that anyone is reading this and is able to relate is humbling. Thank you so much – means a lot knowing your writing too x
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