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Poem: Solitude and Spoons

Finding Solace in Solitude: A Poem for Our ME/CFS Journey

In the quiet of solitude, I find,
A refuge from the chaos of the mind.
Amidst the dark night’s gentle embrace,
I journey inward, seeking solace and grace.

Chronic Fatigue, my silent companion,
Teaches me the art of patient abandon.
To conserve my spoons with mindful care,
In the depths of stillness, I repair.

Like a phoenix rising from ashes of doubt,
I embrace the dark night, without a shout.
For in solitude’s embrace, I discern,
The lessons of the soul, I eagerly learn.

In this sacred space of quiet retreat,
I find strength anew, my spirit replete.
With each tender breath and mindful sigh,
I reclaim my light beneath the sky.

So here I rest, in solitude’s cocoon,
Gathering spoons beneath the silver moon.
Learning to dance with shadows and light,
Embracing the journey, embracing the night.

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2 responses to “Poem: Solitude and Spoons”

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    Anonymous

    Dear Richard Silverman,

    thank you for sharing this wonderful poem.

    Overall it is a creation embracing the spiritual opportunities gifted us by ME/CFS – by a spoon pacing lifestyle

    I do not always live within the context of this truth – but – inshallah – today more so than yesterday and less so than tomorrow

    Several lines especially speak to me

    Chronic Fatigue, my silent companion

    in my experience of losing my previous cognitive habits and abilities my prayer patterns were disrupted => heartbreak

    Im cognitively better – but different – and this line about the companionship of CFS connects to some of my new experiences in connecting with and communing with the Higher Power

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      Richard Silverman

      Dear Anonymous,

      Thank you for your heartfelt and thoughtful response to my poem. I’m deeply moved that it resonated with you, especially in reflecting the spiritual opportunities that arise from living with ME/CFS.

      Your words beautifully capture the ongoing journey of embracing this condition. Yes, inshallah, “more so than yesterday and less so than tomorrow.”

      May we all continue to find greater strength, wisdom and compassion in our shared journeys.

      Warm regards,
      Richard

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