I am here,
Do you still see me?
My heart is beating
Within my broken shell.
A mind is playing
The words of a lifetime
The will is surviving
To write a legacy well.
Am I succeeding?
Am I still growing?
In spite of a body
That creaks with pain.
My mind is creating
My will is still flowing
To harness experience
For a generation to gain.
I may be unseen
Not always present,
But can you still see me?
Here I remain.
Claire Saul
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Wonderful lines claire
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Thank you x
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This is beautiful Claire.
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Thanks Terri – bit of a rough day and missed my nephew’s party which prompted it x
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I’m sorry you had a rough day. It’s hard when we have to miss things we want to do. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.
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This was absolutely amazing Claire! I am so sorry you had a bad day and I really hope things are getting better for you. I am sure your nephew understood and just wants for you to feel better!! Much love dear!!
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Thank you so much – to be honest he was just excited to have the Ghostbusters cake that I made him!!
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Reblogged this on Being Lydia! and commented:
My friend, Claire, has eloquently voiced my feelings and probably those of most people who deal with chronic pain and illness. Missing important events makes you feel even more isolated and invisible.
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Thank you so much Lydia x
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Your are welcome, Claire, and thank you! This is so beautiful.
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Really well written Claire. x
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Thank you xxx
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This is lovely Claire. I’m glad that despite the pain, you are able to motivate yourself. Thanks for joining in #TheMMLinky again x
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I try, Kel!! xxx
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Your words tell your story so well Claire. Hope you are feeling a bit better now.
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Thank you x
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Very resonating words Claire! Sorry to hear you were unwell last week. I’m sure the Ghostbusters cake was awesome though. Do you have a pic of it?
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Yes….will stick up a pic!
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I’m sorry to hear you had to miss your nephew’s party but for what it’s worth, this was a well written, beautiful poem!
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That is really nice of you – good to know it comes across as more than my ramblings!
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Oh, absolutely!
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Big hugs. I see you. I see you so well. Stay strong.
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Thank you, lovely lady – such great support from this group! BUYB xxx
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Claire, I love this. It’s exquisite and rings true.
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Means a lot coming from you Angela – your writing is so inspiring x
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Thank you! 🙂
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I liked this a lot. Heartbreaking, but so relatable x
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I’m glad it comes across OK! Been reading lots – just started your book club monthly! xxx
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Excellent! So happy to hear that x
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Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.
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Thanks, Danny x
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You are welcome!
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This is wonderful! 💕
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Your words are perfects, Claire. We live inside a broken shell. Some days it feels more broken than others.
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