BOWED NOT BROKEN
In sickness and in health was the phrase
tripping off our tongues in better days
as we stood before family and friends
vowing to face what our fickle fate sends
But had we known what tragedy awaited
would we have lived on with breath bated
or would such a cruel poised poisoned dart
ready on a whim to strike have torn us apart
Of such matter can I clearly not say
You are brave to tackle such a difficult subject, Nigel. Life just isn’t fair. Putting it into words, brings, I hope, a measure of catharsis.
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Thank you Roland, writing is a life saver, the dark subject matter of some of my work doesn’t frighten the poet, I feel able to exorcise my demons within our circle to great personal benefit, whereas my local friends are embarrassed and really don’t want to be, understandably, in the shade I sometimes cast. Despite her own battle with cancer my wife has a network of close friends and finds relief and comfort that way. We are all different and I guess that makes the world more interesting.
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