See twinkling eyes that dull with pain
eyes once bright as fire flames!
we juggle pills to make it wane
with every day I cry for you,
moving now is hard to do
limbs get stuck, refusing to
unbend and move, as graceful should,
“I wish I could untangle you”
Dreams that see you run again
walk the miles that never end
play the games that lovers do
dance forever just us two,
this once strong man
who laughs with me
now has morphine in his tea
instead of ‘bubbles’ in a glass
thinking of the days gone past…
Still we can dance if very slow
so legs don’t stumble, I’ll
not let you go, put on
the music hold me tight
and yes, it still feels very right,
we’ll play the soft and gentle songs
the ones you love, we’ll float along
I’ll watch your singing eyes
and wish I could, until I die,
“I wish I could untangle you”
“I wish…I could untangle you.”
Copyright @ 2007
First written 2007 :but the sentiment is just the same.
“I wish…”
Anonymous said…
When i read this , i feel the tears is running from your eyes, and you try to be strong , more stonger than ever , and expressing your pain and suffer in this page , what a wonderful writings and what great feelings and love inside you heart.
Mark.
Jewel said…
I wish you could, too.
You are such an elegant poet.
The lines flow effortlessy.
Hope all is well,
Jewel
better -half Ms said…
Dear Susie
As one reads this beautiful message, they can hear the ‘pain’ that’s crying out in your very soul.
God Bless. You’ve a beautiful and brilliant heart.
Oh Susie … how do you know exactly what to post to reach my heart? We had a horrible ordeal this morning trying to get Vern’s blood drawn for a needed transfusion. Doc’s office and hospital argued over who had the necessary paperwork while we waited for 2 hours for a 2 minute stick. Vern was in such pain; couldn’t stand to use his walker. It broke my heart.
Thank you for your beautiful words.
Many sighs. The fusion of beautiful words and the pain that entwines them is so apparent. This is your release and ours, too. I hope and pray for better days for you and Hamada. Thank you for sharing all this lovely poetry with the world. Peace be with you, Lora
Many thanks to all who leave messages for “I Wish I Could Untangle You” but very ‘special’ thanks to the two ladies above .
Dianne: Who is ‘walking the same road as me’, loving and caring, and fighting every step of the way for her man. who is also suffering this most cruel “Multiple Myeloma”.
Many thanks also to Lora: Who has just been through a Stem Cell Transplant for MM and is brave beyond belief, she understands thoroughly the words I try to write. Bless you both for taking the time to comment here.
Claire Apps said…
To, two very dear friends and the two nicest people I know..
The Poems are lovely, they made me cry, spoken from the heart, I love you both and miss having you up near to me
Love From Claire ( Apps )
Josh said…
Such a gem, a stunningly beautiful poem all good wishes to you, from josh
Ellie said…
As i sit and read the latest, i can feel tears running down my face, even though I only saw him yesterday with his graceful smile not even showing a glimmer of his pain. He was so pleased to see us all and i wish i could be there everyday. I love you both so very very much.xx Ellie.x
Thanks for posting, I really liked that post, wish you would post more
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