The path of pain
Its winding trail
The upwards climb
The downhill slipping trek…
A gaze upward
Toward the brilliant blue
The warmth of the sun
Beating against skin
Sense of balance lost
On the ground…
A shake of the head
An inward groan
Yet small smile
Then a gentle voice
A strong hand offered
“Thank You”!
Back on feet
However unsteady…
The path continues
Twists and turns
The sound of water
Trickling over rocks
The gentle sounds
Of the babbling brook…
Again the sound
Distracts the body
On the ground
Not knowing how
Again crumpled
A slight shake of the head
Managing a smile
While summoning strength
To once again stand…
A gentle hand
Touching the shoulder
The wanting to wince subdued
A gentle turn
Hand outstretched
To gently be drawn
Back to your feet…
The path inevitably
Leads you home
To seek rest
To hope to restore
Some type of strength…
A simple knock
A shuffle to the door
Smiling faces
“Thinking of you”
Welcomed in
To share a few words
To sit as companion and friend
To offer a prayer and hug…
These are but a few
Of the “Hidden Blessings”
Of chronic pain…
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