BEING ME
By Rosemary Clarke
Every day I try and try
'Bring ME back!' I want to cry.
The damage to the brain feels bad
And sometimes makes me feel so mad!
I want to throw things all around
And bury myself underground
It's much worse since mum has died
I've lost all thought, ideas and pride
I only live from day to day
The future seems so far away.
I try to plan, it all falls down
In this brainstorm, I will drown!
But..I must throw myself a line
I'm wasting so much of my time
And yet, I've tried my very best
It's not my fault I have to rest!
I've been through traumas, shocks galore
I feel as though my soul is sore
But one step leads to a dance
I've got to give myself a chance!
So writing poetry moves me on
To the author, I'll become
If I take one step each day
Perhaps this time I'll be OK.