Hurting Stories

maryruth

29 Aug 2023

Pain

The pain I have Please go away Let me rest Come again no more I wish to be clear Stop and let me be I am tired I need to sleep While I rest I will have peace When I awake will the pain be gone Then once again my life goes on Is the cancer taking over my b...

maryruth

20 Sep 2015

The Pain

My head hurts My muscles ache My whole body is in a terrible state I call for you You come each time Give me comfort And ease my mind Taking my meds And eating a meal Then in your arms I go once more I am asleep at the drop of a hat When I wake I find you...

There once was a little girl. There was also a china doll. The china doll had such a bright shiny face with eyes that seemed to follow you as she smiled such a big smile. She had a pretty print dress with little flowers and hair in a braid. The little gir...

Survivor

6 May 2014

A Suite of Pain and Hope

It is burning brightUnderneath the canopy. Leaves hide it from sight. Drifting in her thoughtsThe searcher seeks the lost dream.Misfortunate find. There is the delightTwinkling to beckon her near.Trusting the unknown. It happens once moreShe accepts the o...