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The damaged lungs we carry

Are like weights upon our back.

It feels just like this cough we have

We'll always have to hack.

The phlegm we have to get out

Seems like a constant flow.

Something we have to deal with

No matter where we go.

But still there's lots of good things,

That we can still enjoy.

And here we share the methods,

Which each of us employ.

Though each of us is different,

The numbers here are such.

That there's always someone similar

Offering a hand to clutch.

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ljkd2

Makes you think theres ALWAYS Somebody worse than yourself πŸ˜‰ x

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ljkd2

Never thought of it like that ... Theres someone that will help you .. I never ask as i havent told many people my condition ... i tend to stay in doors as much as i can .. silly me πŸ˜•

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You hoped you would be welcomed in your first message and you were. πŸ˜‰Now yo can wander around 'inside' making friends. πŸ˜‚

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Thank You Mr ... Gotta say i like your Profile etc and the fact your doing it ' Your Way' regarding your copd etc πŸ˜‰ x

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lizzyw

Knowing someone understands how hard it is to cope with our various lung diseases is a comfort and when it’s done with kindness and humour it really helps 😊

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sassy59

How lovely Don, thank you and enjoy your weekend. Xxx 😘

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xNellx

Needed this tonight πŸ’—πŸ˜Œ

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WheezyAnne

What a wonderful picture your poem has conjured up in my head. Beautiful, so caring, and loving. Makes me a bit tearful. Off for lung function tests again on Monday. Not sure what they will show. I am better able to cope with my illness, but whether the actual function has improved or deteriorated I will have to wait and see.

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HungryHufflepuffβ€’ in reply toWheezyAnne

Wishing you all the best for Monday, I hope everything goes well.

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Kittykat2

❀️ Lovely thank you x

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HungryHufflepuff

That’s just beautiful. Thanks Don.

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bikergrove

So true, this is a great site.

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sukee52

I think that is brilliant, after a life long chronic bronchitic I think I would miss it now. 🀣

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Katinka46

Philosophy as well? Wow Don. Yes, and yes again.

K xxxx

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Hacienda

Your Picture says it all , Thank You Don. xxx

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Ergendl

So true. So glad of this site. So grateful to all you who post your experience, strength and hope.

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MoyB

Lovely, Don!Have you always been a poet? xx Moy

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I'm not a poet, Moy, just a rhymer and that comes from a love of music mixed with a love of words. I've O2Trees to thank for pointing out to me the potential. A real poet would tear my effects to shreds on a number of grounds.

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MoyBβ€’ in reply to

The love and care comes through in your rhymes and you have a good following on here. Well done to O2Trees for encouraging you so we may all enjoy. xx Moy

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O2Treesβ€’ in reply to

Wow, don't remember this Don though I do remember reading you putting yourself down as a poet and thinking 'that's not right'. So glad if I helped. We all love your poems - I always read them out to Rita (partner) who reacts between a chuckle and a belly laugh. Though sometimes you do a really poignant one and I love those too. Keep on writing :) :) :) Edit: Just been thinking about this and much of the magic of your writing is that they are both funny and poignant at the same time. And that's very special. :)

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watergazer

lovely poem- whenever I am on this site I know there are always people worse than me and it helps me to put things into perspective even though I might feel awful.

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Izb1

Your poem Don goes straight to the heart, as always, thank you x

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UHelga

So true and thank you for sharing this, such a pick me up :)

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CoffCoffWalkWalk

That's lovely, thanks Don-Rhymer :-)

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majji

Humorous AND caring - great combination ......

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ShebaAlfie

Liked this thanks for your poem πŸ˜€

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