Difficulty breathing so I'm making the brain do some work.

[eightyplus]

Don't take me too seriously, this is just a little fun. No matter how I really feel I am happy that I have memories and the ability to see and recognise the faces of my beautiful family.

Playing with words help keep the old brain active, please just bare with me if I stray off the beaten track.

Got over Cancer and stuck with Emphysema.

The lungs worn out like an old concertina.

Still I’ve had a good run for my money up until now.

They tell me to take it easy, but I don’t really know how.

With hair swiftly receding and getting desperately thin

so many bodily changes I don’t know where to begin.

Now knees are all of a tremble and I can't stand up for too long

can’t even help the missus in case I get it all wrong

Bruises all over my body, the steroids getting the blame

but I’ve got to keep taking them, such a damn shame.

To make matters worse even the shakes don’t behave

And now I have trouble stretching, so I can’t even shave.

All aches and pains that shouldn’t be mine

Atrocious ones that niggle at the base of the spine

Teeth all wiggling and moving, trying to drop out

Followed by a rash, more of those damn side effects no doubt.

Pursed lip breathing has now become a nightly chore

Can’t get my breathing regular without it anymore.

In bed by ten and a two hour break before I’m up for a pinkle

So much breathlessness and discomfort for such a mere tinkle.

Got to be careful though with cannula up nose

followed by twenty five feet of plastic hose.

Cataract covered eyes endlessly peering and hoping

while waiting for surgery but still carrying on coping.

I see children running and sigh for a while

though sadness isn't part of my nature or even my style.

What will I do when days get worse and life gets tough?

Should I moan and complain because I'm losing my puff?

One day the long and final sleep will come

Not that I harbour intention, or am preparing to succumb

Because now I’m secure, facing each day without any worry

Sorting myself out calmly for ‘there is no need to hurry’.

A gentle word shared in sadness, one that helps to ease the pain,

An outstretched hand always knowing that sun will follow rain.

Life’s far from over for us here, something all of us share.

Logging on each day and showing that we care.

Now before all is forgotten and disappears from my head

I’ve bought myself a note book to put by my bed.

Patiently I’ll write things down with the best of heart

Ruminating my new found problem, an endless desire of having to fart.

[Hidden]

Aww,that's beautiful,bought a tear to my eye,you have a great way with words,I think a lot of people will relate to that! Your lungs may be unhealthy,but what a wonderful mind!

I do hope we have some more of that,in the future,where have you been hiding?!

Wishing you easy breathing,love Wendells xxx

[newlands]

I have missed your posts ,but

well worth the wait xx

[Puffthemagicdragon]

That was very moving ( including the fart ! ). I will save it and read it again once in a while. I may print it and put it on my wall. Thank you.

[grandadbrian]

Oh so true eightyplus . Well done you hsve a wonderful sense of humour . Keep it up I love it !

[Hurdy_Gurdy]

Fabulous Thank you

[Toci]

Thanks you for verbalising what a lot of us feel. x

[sue48]

What a beautifull poem. I too will save this and read if again and again !! I think it covers all our feelings at some time.or other .Well done. !!!

[JustSandra]

What a wonderful read I can relate to quite a few things you pointed out. The best one for me was the tinkle after a 2 hour sleep the effort involved only we know what that's like. It was both sad and funny I enjoyed it.

Sandra

[appyalison]

Wow, eighty plus, that was very moving with many truisms. Thank you. Alison

[casper99]

That was brilliant eighty plus. It explained your daily struggle perfectly and yet you still managed a little humour. It should be framed and put up in docters' surgeries because it says it all. Well done. xx

[Mavary]

That was very cleverly put together. I loved it. X

[Riverbank]

Thank you.

Bought a tear to my eye and then a smile to my face.

[mustcarryon]

I couldn't stop crying when I read your beautiful poetry, so easy to read, so heartfelt and so many people will be able to relate. You have such a strong sense of purpose, please do send us more of your wonderful poetry.

xxxx

[Mocarey]

I loved that eighty plus. Thank you. M x

[FarmerD]

Brilliant

,hope a publisher sees your post and signs you up so more people can share your clever words.Thankyou and good luck for the future!

[eightyplus]

Glad some of you liked it but I am not an aspiring poet, the idea of rhyming was to make my brain work that little bit more.

I grieve when I see families traumatised by the effects of Alzheimers and similar diseases and could think of nothing worse if it were to happen to me.

My view on life is limited now so be prepared for some very odd but hopefully amusing little snippets in the coming weeks.

Allan.

[nixy]

eightyplus

Well done brilliant poem, I hope we get to see some more of your poems. We will all be expecting you to write lots more now. I read it twice and it bought a tear And a smile. Thank you.

[bobbyr]

Ime going to copy this as its so well put. And read it over when ime feeling down.

Thank you

[poppyval]

That was great thank you. Please write more its good for you and us. Cheryl

[huggs]

Your poem is very moving and have obvious writing skills. Your body is getting you down but while you have such an active intelligent mind you can use writing to vent your frustration if needed. I really enjoyed that and I agree with Wendells that I hope we can see more of your writing. Thank you for sharing it with us and I wish you well. Sending you hugs and xx