Earlier this week, I went to the local poetry evening. it was a great turnout and the vibe was good. I took all my courage and read two ‘love poems’. I don’t know why I needed courage, love is as much a part of life as anything else.
We had tongue in cheek poetry, funny poetry and songs by Romeo with his guitar. He’s also a good poet.
I rode home on the bus with a fellow poet and we chatted. I prefer one to one conversations, and would never have got to know him otherwise. I have a feeling he is gender fluid, which is unimportant, but I’ve never had such friends. It’s warm feeling and he told me he likes my poetry from months ago. To me this is a real validation.
I’ve been going to bed early to relax some muscles that have been really hurting me lately. It is working. I could probably do with having a few drinks to do the job properly. The pain is pretty bad.
Writer and psychologist. My health, a journey with two life shortening diseases 
14 replies on “Poeting and pain…”
Great to hear about poetry and not so great about the pain and I wish you to go away as quickly as possible.
I started using a foam roller for tense muscles and so far it’s a pleasant surprise. Do you have any experience with it?
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Relaxing my muscles is difficult due to the disease in my nervous system, which is always full of cortisol. So glad you find relief,
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I can relate to high cortisol state most of the time as well due to my cptsd. What is your disease called if it’s not a secret?
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It’s called Dystonia. I have the rarest form.
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Sleep is beneficial for so many things. I’m glad it’s helping with your muscle pain. Kudos on your poetry success and a new friend!
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sounds like your poetry evening was a fun night out!
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It really was, Jim
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Sorry to hear about your pain,I love everything about your post except for your pain,I will like you to recover very soon,I believe you can, because it is possible.
Anything we believe is possible.
It’s nice being around.
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It will take a miracle to recover. But I believe in miracles…
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Am glad you believe in miracles,the good news is that God is ever ready to do the miraculous…
Speak against those pains in faith,each and every day, they have ears, they will be compelled to listen.
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I know my God, I trust in him.
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I love this:I know my God…
His word says those who know their God will be strong in the land and they shall do exploit.
Sickness,illiness and diseases are strangers if they are not welcome, your words are your sword that you use to flush them out of your system.
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We overcome the dragon by the WORD of our testimony…
The weapon of victory here is again the word…
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The stronger the word,the better.
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