An Open Prison

Thank you Susan. I have been a lot worse than I am now, there were times when I wanted to give up, Debbie once fetched the electric carving knife upstairs and asked where it could be plugged in? I just laughed and knew things could only improve and they did. Will mail you.
Paul.

Thank you Anna, your kind words are inspirational. I am happy you fought through your own difficulties, and you have as you are here and able to talk of them. Now that's bravery. In truth, I had to accept, face my demons or end up bleating about how hard life is and that would have been shameful for me. There are worse conditions than this. I can write and read and I have family who love me and friends like you Susan and Nazire and others on booksie who support me, nothing else required. I appreciate your kindness, sorry I made you cry.
Paul.

hey, John, like that quote, cheers mate, made me smile and I will use it too, love such quippy things as that. Cheers for reading and commenting, I appreciate your words.
Paul.

Awe, that is so kind Pat, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You always say the kindest things. As for me, being disabled perhaps had a hand in shaping my character, opening my mind to a new understanding of life and the troubles others face. I have many horror stories of the ignorance of others, but I am over them, moved on and I am off the crutches for now, for a few years yet, and luckily, when I lost my eye I had a spare! seriously, life is good, the set backs only serve to make us stronger.
Paul.

Thank you Lily for reading and commenting, my disability is not something I care to dwell on, I did write about it lots at one time, trying to come to terms, but acceptance is the key. I am much better now thank you and I would not change places with anyone.
Paul.

Thank you Katie for reading and commenting. I saw a comment of yours, think it was on a poem of Anna's and went to look at your work and was immediately impressed. I promise to visit your page and read more as and when I can. Your kind words are appreciated.
Paul.

Thank you M, pleased you liked it. I wrote many like this, but none of them will appear here, that part of my life is now dealt with, I will of course deteriorate as I get older, but forewarned is forearmed and i know I will kick back hard when the time comes;o)
Paul.

Thank you Gary, yes, I have lived in interesting times as far as my personal life and health goes. Bon Jovi wrote, 'a poet needs the pain' I could be writing until I'm over a hundred at this rate lol. Cheers mate, thanks for reading.
Paul.

Thank you Irwin, you have made my day. My wife and I only last year, were visiting 'special needs' schools. reading poems, getting the children involved in writing and art, allowing them self expression. As you say, such people, children especially, have to go that extra mile to achieve things and put many able-bodied people to shame. I appreciate your kind words, knowing you write good things yourself makes it all the more special. Not sure where the 'thirst for danger' line came from, it was how I felt, being unable to be less cautious inhibited me mentally as well as physically: I think.
Paul.

Thank you Daniel, I am much improved since that poem was written, still have health issues, but I'll live a little longer;o)
Paul

Thank you Myra, I am getting on with life as there is no other option, well, there is, but not a viable one;o) I'm over it, the angst of disability, acceptance is the key, but thank you for your kind words.
Paul.

Thank you Mr. Jones, just from this one small comment I can discern you are a man of worth and insight. Your kindness and thoughtful words are much appreciated. I think the acceptance of my predicament was the turning point, once done, the adjustment and transition from able bodied usefulness to disabled usefulness was an easy transition. I do lapse, every now and again, but limited options keep it real for me.
Paul.

Thank you Heather, your kindness and insight are appreciated. I hope to get around to your page today.
Paul.

Thank you Scott, I imagine you are right. Having lived a very active life until I turned 35ish, it is hard to just accept the sudden onset of disability and kick off the dancing shoes, so to speak. Only last night we thought there might be an intruder outside and I soon had my boots on preparing for action: luckily - so my wife says - it was a false alarm;o)
Paul.

Cheers mate.
Paul.

Thank you Suzanne for reading, your comments are very much appreciated.
Paul.

Thank you Nazire, good days and bad days, cold and damp plays hell with my aches, but I am happy to be here at all. Off the crutches - and I was happy to be on them at the time - but still using a stick, but I can walk. I now appreciate a walk like nothing before, you never know what have until you have lost it, those words are so true, pleased you enjoyed the poem.
Paul.

Thank you Rebecca, much appreciated. At one point though, that is how I did feel, as if my disability was a shameful thing, pleased you liked the read.
Paul.

Thank you for reading and commenting, I adore you for the praise you anoint me with, much appreciated. I love it that you are made happier by reading my words. Yes, disability really makes one take a fresh look at life, how the world works, how we are perceived by others who think themselves superior just as they are able bodied. I love your insight;o)
Paul.

Thank you for reading and commenting, much appreciated. This poem was written at a low point in my ,ofe, I am much recovered now and modern medicine has made remarkable advances with my particular situation.

Sure, I heard the expression many times, so long as the light at the end of the tunnel is not an approaching train, I agree with you.

Asthma!!! Yes, my wife has asthma so can relate the issues there.

Pleased you like the poem, I have many more like this, but I won't post them. Time to move on.
Paul