Shooting pain radiating from my hip
Down to my knee,
I catch my breath wondering what
To do.
I switch positions and rearrange my
Many pillows waiting for the
Discomfort to ease.
When it doesn't, I finally get up
To take some pills.
In time I find relief and go back
To sleep, thank God.
Thank God!
Pain is insidious, and I don't
Handle it well.
The agony is overpowering,
Blocking out every other thought.
When I'm in distress I always think of
Others who suffer more,
And I wonder how folks deal with
Persistent pain that never
Goes away.