Out on a limb!

Out on a limb

Am trying to be calm

Over my poorly arm -

It’s a wonder I’m not

On a funny farm!

I must be mistaken

Coz feels like I’ve taken

Viagra! My arm is so rigid!

It needs to reawaken.

My shoulders’ so stiff

I can’t even lift!

My armpits need shaving

They’re beginning to whiff!

Lack of mobility

Is really getting to me

And really need

To be pain free.

I give in to defeat

When there are dinners to eat,

It won’t be long

Before I eat with my feet.

Am in despair

Over blow drying my hair;

Getting in a state

On what bras to wear?

Can’t sleep at night

Coz it ain’t feeling right.

Ibuprofens’ my best friend

(Must take some tonight)

And how to get dressed

Is anyone’s guess

Am very slow,

Trying not to stress.

It’s been a year

And it’s still not quite clear.

It’s getting harder

To change the car gear

It’s been through sensations -

Been a physio patient.

Been pushed and pulled and

Don’t want operations!

Have been here before

Over what’s in store,

And a jab in the joint

Will hurt even more.

Am out on a limb -

I can’t even swim!

It’s feeling grim,

Patience is running thin.

This is not what I’ve chosen

And don’t want to be frozen!

Just want to be normal

After all this commotion.

Linda Lawrence

4^th  March 2014