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Confessions of a Fibromyalgia-ic
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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My mother was adamant about keeping house. Too bad I didn't inherit those genes ... not a disgusting slob, but some days the fibromyalgia just won't let me give the place a good cleaning. A lot of them lately ... maybe tomorrow.


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Need to clean, want to clean -
don't have the energy. 

The futon sags in the middle,
spine broken by the weight of my
laziness and by the books piled
on the cushion, spilling over
onto the floor.  New dust meets old
gathering on the furniture;
tired of looking at the four walls
closing in around me, I switch
off the lamp - what happens in the
room stays in the room, as long as
I don't have to witness it.  Pat
myself on the back and say, "At
least the dishes are washed and put
away."  Progress comes in small steps.

Maybe tomorrow - it
depends on how I feel.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (1/8)

   

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 Reviews of "Confessions of a Fibromyalgia-ic"
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on January 10, 2008
...take good care Karla...keep writing...those are the steps...
John

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on January 9, 2008
Hope tomorrow is a better day for you...I find that housework always waits ...so just relax

love, Carole~

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on January 9, 2008
Karla, is it not very strange that FIBROMYALGIA was recognized by the medical association AFTER men (probably doctors as well) got it, because, before that, fibromyalgia was a woman's-hysterical-hang-up.
If anyone criticises you, send they to me, I have a thick broom handle that's not been broken in yet.
Georg

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
so sorry but i appreciate the courage it takes to write about your struggles

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
Fibromyalgia is a painful desease that most don't have a clue about. My daughter-in-law's sister has it. I've seen the pain aas she attempts to focus to get through a day of work. I have no idea how she does it. I have no idea how you do it.
May God give you
His nlessings.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
I know how that feels too... LOL,it's incredible that all of reviewers are writing the same thing! I have fibro too, although it's "quiet" at the moment. I have learned not to care about what I cannot do. Other people's judgement used to worry me fifteen years ago... but now, who cares? Nobody's perfect anyway; we are only human.

Hugs from an other fibro/human! :-)

Axilea

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
I know how that feels, with a bad heart and diabetes I can be a blast of energy or a limp tired old guy who just wants to have his afternoon nap. LOL

Fee

Reviewed on January 8, 2008
Karla~

I am sorry you are in so much pain; but when you have a chronic illness, it's often hard to get into your work, not get as much done as you would really like. Excellent write; hope you feel better soon! I wish nothing but relief from your ongoing pain!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
No biggie,, just enjoy life,, you are a live spirit,, that is what is important. :)
Love, Christine

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
A scenario we all face Karla well depicted, even those who don't have chronic pain can relate to this;-) Hope your tomorrow is better, I know the feeling!;-)

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
lol. Your books are stacked around you too? Dust on dust? What's wrong with that. Great write. Liz

Reviewed on January 8, 2008
I can relate
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Joyce Devenish
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
I think you're great to be able to get the dishes done and put away Karla. I enjoyed your confessions...

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on January 8, 2008
Funny thing about dust and dirt. It will always be there waiting for when you are ready. Your health and well being always comes first, take care....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed on January 8, 2008
YOU are far more important than the dust. Take care of you, I can relate to having felt this way recently.


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