My Poetry

I am…pain.

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More in My Poetry:

I am strong, until I’m not,
I am cold but my joints burn hot.

I am happy, on the surface,
I am not fit but for what purpose?

I can love, but not myself,
Not yet dying but don’t have my health.

I am travelling but in one direction,
Followed by shadows, devoid of reflection.

Short on temper but long for peace,
My body grows heavy, my struggle will cease.

I will give and it will take,
Despite the fight, it still aches.

Always waiting but don’t have the time,
And if you ask, I’ll say I’m fine.

A little twenty minute ditty. I promise to start spending some proper time and thought on these soon.

I work best when I write these in the moment, though some might disagree!

Featured image: me after my morning routine of scolding bath, moisturiser, salts, pills, stretches and walks.

4 Comments

  1. Live & Learn
    23/01/2020 at 12:51 pm  ·  Reply

    Love this…not your pain, of which I wish it would pause to give you peace.

    • Joel vs Arthritis
      23/01/2020 at 12:58 pm  ·  Reply

      Thank you, I’ve written poetry for years but the blog is the first time I’ve had a place to share it so a little daunting and appreciate the feedback 😊 the pain at least acts as good creative inspiration!

  2. Poetic Spirit
    23/01/2020 at 10:29 pm  ·  Reply

    Great poem.

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Joel Nelson

Joel Nelson

Joel has lived with numerous forms of arthritis most of his life, with the onset when he was just 11 years old. In 2019, Joel created his blog, JoelvsArthritis to share his experiences, raise awareness and to be an advocate for those with arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. In his short writing career, Joel has written for a number of leading autoimmune and disability charities and is a community advocate and writer for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Read his arthritis story here: https://joelvsarthritis.co.uk/my-story

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