Lioness (poem) by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. on AuthorsDen

Lioness
by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. → (All Poetry by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D.)
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It is important to deal with our fears consciously and systematically. Below is a true story of an individual with a lifelong fear of being idle and worse, dependent on others.
The lioness ran all over the garden. The lioness could not stay idle or be still. The lioness was independent and feared being stuck in a place, alone. Then a tumor showed up on her leg. The lioness roared, “This is not important it will get better soon!” After the radiation and surgery the lioness was jumping and moving fast. The lioness roared, “Nothing is wrong with me!” The lioness, forgetful, playing with her leg, caused the infection. She now was moving but slowly. Now the lioness was under watch for her own protection. The lioness kept roaring that she is OK. Another infection and she now was in bed her paws tied up and not understanding why. The lioness could no longer even scratch her face. She was angry, fearful and confused. The lioness can no longer walk. The lioness has to face and accept what she feared the most for the greatest part of her life. The lioness was alone, chained to a bed. Confused, crying for help. Let go of resistance said a voice. Accept what is and suffering will end! And so the healing continues … Copyright .2013 by Shervin Hojat

Reviewed by audrine max

Reviewed on April 28, 2014

denial causes a lot of difficulties, one of the reasons why the road to acceptance is never easy.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

This parable is hard to swallow. It seems to refer to some aloof individual denying fate. But then, it would be easy to apply to most heads of households who think they are invincible. Eventually, age takes everyone down.

Recently, my mother had to give up her apartment to live in assisted living with a difficult roommate, giving up her telephone and computer with email. She does seem to be taking it gracefully.

Ron

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 27, 2014

It's not unlikely human would do this too. Many hide their own illnesses and pretend to be strong for the sake of their family members so they don't have to worry about them. I see this as a strong sign, not weak sign. The lioness already knows what will happen to her already at the end, so there is absolutely nothing wrong by staying strong and positive even when the illness is there. I think most people who are terminally ill will not go advertize to others and be dependent on others, they would rather deal with the illness by themselves.

Sad to say.... your poem does not do anything for me. My view is that it is okay for the Lioness to act the way she does, being in fear will not help her achieve anything. My opinion is that she is a strong lion to the end. People who have terminal illnesses DO NOT FEAR THEIR ILLNESS. Look at all those cancer patients, they are bald and beautiful, and yet none of them fear their own illness. They are staying strong to give emotional support to their own families.

Anyway... just my 2 cents to this poem.

Sandie