~ On Suffering And Pain ~
Nothing is more acceptable
Nor have I found anything more beneficial
In this entire world
Than being willing
To suffer
While simultaneously
Seeking our creator's will
And if given a choice
It is this I'd prefer
For I can feel the spiritual life
It equips me
Rather than comforting my fears
With
Disguised consolations
And in this way I can find myself
Closer to creation
While confidently facing
Any unexpected tribulations...
If there were anything more useful
To my salvation
Than suffering
I Pray I would have been shown
Through their teachings glimmering simplicity
So when I awake each day
Suffering,
With my disease's product
Pain,
I wouldn't reach out
For my doctor's prescriptions
I'd get down on my knees
And pray
Until there were nothing left
Except...
To remain
Above the pain...
In silent meditation...
Within the light
Of all creation
Bathing
My choices
With a confident
Grace
And an ever growing
Strength
Of will...
Tony Taylor
* C.I.D.P. ~ Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
{is the name of my disease}
*Not to worry ~ it is well under control
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Hello my friend, this here just resonates your character beautifully. I have said many times now how inspirational you are, when living daily in pain, yet always giving to others and helping them feel lifted. Your faith is your strength and that strength shines like a guiding star here, for all to look up to and feel grateful to know you. For I am grateful every day, for knowing you. This is a special share, not just because you allow others into understanding a very difficult disease. But because it causes us (the readers/writers of cosmo) to be ever more thankful that you have always given 200% of your energy to this here wonderful site. Regardless of your pain. I have said it before, and I will again and again "you my friend are one beautiful human"
Your good friend
Gwen xxx💜
Thank you so much GWEN.....as I read these amazing words I found myself tearing up a bit.....it is just so kind of you to take the time....to be so generous.....to speak so freely on this subject matter.....it's almost embarrassing how uplifting your thoughts and understanding are.....I don't think I deserve much of what you've conveyed here....but I surely won't knock it by not looking a gift horse in the eye!!.....Thank You, Gracias, Dankeschoen, and a thousand other ways of saying thank you......I am sending you lots of love dear lady......you deserve it!!....I am your ever-friend and ever-admirer......T xo : )
Awwww hoping you really aint suffereing ant pain my wonder poetic penfriend ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you kindly JILL!!.....most days I have it all in hand!!.....smiles.....blessings to you my friend!!.......T xo : )
Hi Tony wonderful poem
Thanx GREG!!......smiles....T xo : )
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wow Tony! we must have traveled some of the same life roads, I just wrote one called " Constant Companions" that addresses suffering, although not as eloquent ! really cool write my gifted friend!..........................................Jim
This is so you,my friend! And I love this!
Thank you tons LINDA!!.....Please.......remind me how I know you.....i apologize for my memory.....but...your name is SO familiar to me....just can't put a face to it.....but please (again)....remind cuz you obviously know me........and I'm agonizing over it!!.....smiles......T xo : )
YAY!!....thanx LINDA...so glad you joined this site......won't you write a poem for us?.......smiles....and thanx so much for taking the time to come and find me!!.......T xo : )
Thank you JIM!!.....I'm not sure how my reply skipped down here....I will go check out your poem my friend......lots of love to you and yours.....and thanx again for this......smiles....T xo : )
Such a very strong account of how one can be so affected by constant pain we are so alike in what we both go through every day of the year , but with mine i have chronic Fibromyalgia, but every day throughout my pain i will always have a smile on my face just as i know you will to ,
Brilliantly penned Tony ,5 star and pinned by me ,keep that smile going xxx
WOW!! AUDREY!!....I had no idea.....chronic pain teaches us so much about ourselves......and although I am not glad that you suffer....I do appreciate that you can relate to this BETTER than most....so thank you for taking the time with this......and my apologies for the late reply!!.....Lots of love to you and yours!!......Strength & Honor!!.......T xo : )
We will stick together my friend with our pain wrapped within but smiles on our faces for the world to see , take care and stay safe xxx
Soldiers in the spiritual war, are wounded at most turns, put though the paces and told to stand in there places.
Warriors are our heroes and they carry the heavy load of pain.
Bravery has its battle scars.
And determination has to be earned.
Keep up the good fight.
Don't surrender until old friend death comes a graciously in.
WOW!! Thanx SO much for these amazing words LILIANA!!.....I am most humbled and honored that you took the time and put so much into your commentary here......I am most grateful dear lady!!.......Please accept my most sincere 'thank you' !!.......Lots of love......T xo : )
The honor is mine dear Tony as I meant every word.
Praise you and all you do.
Your one to admire for personal turmoil, that is used as carry on fuel is a rare occurrence.
An honest write always deserves lots of stars. Hope the doctors can prescribe something to ease the symptoms x
Thank you TINA!!.....I have excellent doctors......and we all do the best we can....for the most part I can say we ARE fighting the good fight!!......thanx again for the kind words dear poet sister!!......hoping all is well in the land of BEING ME!!.....smiles......T xo : )
Ouch, you got my vote sir and for loads of reasons far too numerous to list here, but among them would surely be your love of life and your fellow man .. your generosity & sense of humour and fun ... and the way you wield ya pen regardless .................................................. Neville
Big Smiles!!.....thank you NEVILLE....for being you.....positive people like yourself make the road much smoother!......and I am most grateful whenever like souls cross my path!!....Strength & Honor brother!!.....T xo : )
Ps. YES....that was from "Gladiator"
Always a pleasure Tony and always mine ..................... N :)
Always a good thing when reading a more than well crafted poem Tony.
And your latest offering certainly delivers the poetry goods and in poetry spades as well.
Pain is so tricky to convey and you have expressed it so clearly here.
And then you inspire others or sufferers of said pain with your uplifting closing words.
You good Tony inspire me and radiate a sense of well being and dare I say worth in what you write and so generously share.
Will be reading more tomorrow night and thank you for being the generous and poet you are for so many on here.
I wish you well my poetry friend and thank you for doing what you do.
And all so well in everything you write and generously share.
THANK YOU SHAUN!!.......for that amazingly kind commentary and the wonderful thoughts and wishes inferred......but I daresay you are little too generous for I do not do any more than yourself in inspiring others.....I am ALWAYS more than happy whenever I see that you have commented on one of my poems......you have such powerful comprehension and love of poetry that it oozes from your insightful feedback to everyone here.....I am truly moved and honored brother.....for your generosity and honesty.....I will say no more for i do not wish to appear foolish!!......suffice it to say.....you are a LIGHT that shines brightly on COSMO!!......thanx again my friend....stay gold!!.......T xo : )
What a brave and positive writing on this difficult topic, Tony! Best wishes, Yiyan
Wow!!....so nice to see you on the pages YIYAN!!......thanx so much these most kind words my friend!!.....I hope all is well with you dear poet brother!!......smiles.....T xo : )