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Ode ToThe Big Purple Bruise On The Back Of My Leg

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15 years 4 months ago #5294 by Michelle
Ode To The Big Purple Bruise On The Back Of My Leg

A Poem By Michelle

I can't help but wonder..
Why you showed up in that location.
Just as I was preparing..
For my summer vacation.

You were the first to arrive..
And the army would follow.
As the lump in my throat..
I would try hard to swallow.

The thing that you symbolize..
Your message I know.
The platelete are dropping..
Back to the Hemo I go.

Nine months since the diagnosis..
And this is really getting old.
A remission, even a short one..
Would be like fists full of gold.

But the way you showed up..
On the very back of me.
It's as if you couldn't tell me yourself..
You wanted others to see.

To have them break the news..
You're a coward, I think.
You chose for them to enlighten me..
Because you knew my heart would sink.

Or maybe, could it be..
That I have it all wrong?
Did you have my best interest..
In mind all along?

By showing up on the back..
As you already know.
I had support from a good friend..
When I learned the platelets were low.

And didn't that, in the end..
Make my experience better?
In this ITP storm..
I continue to weather.

The process has been very hard for me..
Accepting my fate.
But this type of reframing..
Has helped as of late.

So thank you purple bruise..
For where you appeared.
I won't call you friend..
But you're no longer feared.

;)
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15 years 4 months ago #5296 by lili
That's a great poem. I had one of those on my arm once. I didn't notice it until my Mother said, "What's that on your arm?" My counts next day were 6.

Thanks for sharing it,

Lily
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15 years 4 months ago #5300 by JazzenJanzen
Replied by JazzenJanzen on topic Re:Ode ToThe Big Purple Bruise On The Back Of My Leg
Huzah!
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15 years 4 months ago #5305 by server
that's great.
the last 2 lines say it all.
=)

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
Blessings,
gretchen
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15 years 4 months ago #5308 by alaventure
Great poem! I think that one of the hardest parts of ITP is learning to accept it - I struggle everyday to accept it. For me, your poem sends a great message of acceptance and humor. Thanks for sharing.

-Amy
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15 years 4 months ago #5321 by Lorie85
Nice to see you still have your sense of humour! Great Poem!
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15 years 4 months ago #5360 by Nisse
That is a great poem. Sums up all my feelings too!! Thanks for sharing.
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15 years 4 months ago #5414 by julia
That was great!!
Julia
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15 years 3 months ago #5673 by Michelle
I wrote this poem almost two weeks ago and the bruise hasn't gone away yet.
Sheesh, pesky bruises.
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15 years 3 months ago #5685 by Christine
Look at this way - if they continue you can be a dalmation dog at Halloween :) :) :)
BTW Loved the poem.
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15 years 3 months ago #5717 by ggundel86
Hey! I loved the poem! I write poetry too but never thought of writing about ITP :)
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15 years 1 month ago #7923 by judy.wu
Lovely! :)
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15 years 1 month ago #7929 by HSheppard
Thanks Michelle! That was fantastic - I really needed that today.

Blessings,
Hauna
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15 years 1 month ago #8108 by snowtiger071
Replied by snowtiger071 on topic Re:Ode ToThe Big Purple Bruise On The Back Of My Leg
thanks for the poem. it summed up the journey very well. i mean isnt that why we are all here(lol)
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15 years 4 weeks ago #8240 by Laurely
That was a wonderful poem! Too true on every point. :laugh: It's great you were able to make that and share it with everyone! It definitely brightened my day to read! Here's hoping that bruise has taken a hike by now. ;)