Pain, Covered Up With A Smile

Pain, Covered Up With A Smile

© by Bud Lemire on Nov 17, 2018

Life now, is nothing more than pain, covered up with a smile

I've forgotten what it is to feel normal, it's been quite awhile

I'm so tired of living every day in fear

Not so much of dying, but the pain within each year

Every moment, so scared and so unsure

Of what will happen next, hoping for a cure

They try everything, I feel like a guinea pig

A bone marrow biopsy, so much pain when they dig

Yes, I won't deny it, I get very depressed

Each day can be a struggle, because I am always stressed

Blood transfusions, always going for some test

The Doctors remind me, to take time to rest

These days I use a Walker, and I wear a mask

Then there are those people, who always have to ask

I try not to let them know, what I'm going through

In this poem right now, you will have a clue

I have to watch my body, for any symptoms that appear

Then call the Doctors quickly, which activates my fear

For many years, I have lived and battled this

Praying that some day, I'll have a little bit more bliss

Pain and fear together are no fun to have. I hope someday

that I can have a somewhat normal life again. Once again,

I hope by reading this poem, you will understand what we

have to go through on a daily basis. It is no fun, and I wouldn't

wish this on anyone.

Thanksgiving Is All About Thankfulness

Thanksgiving Is All About Thankfulness

© by Bud Lemire on Nov 9, 2018

To Me, this is the meaning of Thanksgiving

Those in my life, whether passed, or still living

Thanking those in my life, and the kindness they share

By showing me good people, and that they really care

By knowing I am in, a really good home

They truly appreciate, when I share a poem

To know I am appreciated, in all that I do

And my dear neighbor, I truly appreciate you

Everyone we touch, in our lives every day

Has some sort of effect, on us in some way

Family and friends, each person that we know

Pass through our lives, touching upon our soul

It's not really about the meal, served on Thanksgiving day

It's all about the things and people, who have touched us in some way

The people who always find a way, to always stay in touch

The ones who show us their love, and show us just how much

The ones we can feel, deep down in our heart

The ones we know, will always be a special part

Souls that connect, will never be alone

Hearts that beat together, will never turn to stone

Never let a day pass, without being thankful for love

That we feel for others, we're always thinking of

Especially I feel, on this special Thanksgiving

Thank God for those passed, and those who are still living

For they have all, touched upon our lives in a wonderful way

Thanks for what they're always giving, on this Thanksgiving Day

The Thanksgiving meal always tastes really good. Beyond that,

I am so thankful for such good friends, who show how much they

care. Being a part of my life, is truly a blessing. I am happy to

have them in my life, and to know them. Those who have passed,

continue to be watching me from Heaven. Still touching me from

that Spiritual place. Those who are in my life presently, continue

to show their love and support and friendship, in a thankful way.

So I appreciate them, and I say Thanks For The Giving, for what

you are always giving me.