Dear Readers and Supporters and Fellow Creators
I Haven’t Forgotten You
Dear Readers and Supporters and Fellow Creators,
I haven’t forgotten you
It’s just been a bit of a to-do
You see, I fell off a cliff
And life went a tad skew-whiff
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I haven’t forgotten you
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To produce a fourth instalment was my aim
By November on ‘Living with Chronic Pain’
By December, I was way overdue
So, later still, (Ahem 🤭) I’m penning this in lieu
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It’s just been a bit of a to-do
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I’m still at the bottom amidst the rocks
My life filled with the joy of cold and sodden socks!
Flailing around and dodging piranha and killer sharks
My attempts to climb leave naught but bloodied skid marks
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You see, I fell off a cliff
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I want to write and share
And read your words and stare
At the wonders you create
Alas, often, I have too much piled on my plate
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And life went a tad skew-whiff
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Fibromyalgia they say, all tentative
No matter, I’ll give all I can give
‘Cos creating and reading are so much fun
And, still smiling, I’m a long way from done
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I haven’t forgotten you
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As you can see
I pop up periodically
To check on you all
And pen the odd bit until my next fall
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Off a cliff
When life goes a bit skew-whiff
And it all becomes a bit of a to-do
But even when I’m gone, I haven’t forgotten you
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I haven’t forgotten you
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With warmest wishes, my much loved friends,
Harmony 💕🙂💕
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🤎This piece is in response to Vocal’s Epistolary Challenge, which you can click on below, where creators are invited to write a poem in letter form. I hope you enjoyed this bit of poetic fun I had in writing to you all! If you did, I’d love your comments and hearts, which fill me full and never fail to elicit a smile. Thank you 😊 🤎
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Harmony Kent
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I began writing at 40 after a life-changing injury. An avid reader & writer, I love to review & support my fellow authors.
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Comments (19)
Lovely poem. Miss reading your works!
A lovely poem, Harmony. Very poignant. Hugs.
Harmony, you did well on both counts: poetry and expressing how you haven't forgotten everyone since your life has gone a bit askew. Loved it!
Beautifully expressed, Harmony. Life does get overwhelming at times, doesn't it?
You aren't forgotten, Harmony. I love the fact that despite your health issues, you keep smiling and have a positive attitude. Maybe you aren't publishing longer works these days, but you're knocking it out of the park here.
Tenderly expressed, beautifully crafted...I could never forget you, dear friend. Sending hugs and love...
I think you are doing well and I'm always cheering you on. Fibromyalgia is a tough roommate to live with. Hugs xo
Well done, Harmony. Hoping you get answers and relief soon.
We haven't forgotten you either. Great poem. Wishing you the best on your healing journey.
Beautifully written Harmony! What a challenging time you have had while trying to keep so many balls in the air. Let them fall where they may. You take care of you. We'll send up prayers. Hugs, C
This was an amazing form of blending letter with poetry! Well done, Harmony! As you already know, I'm not going anywhere, and neither is your online family. Still sending healing energy your way! XOXO Yvette M Calleiro
Life does have an annoying way of derailing our plans. Still, you're doing a lot of publishing here, and you always come up with a winner. I love this line: My life filled with the joy of cold and sodden socks! Hoping you get answers and relief soon.
Hi. I'm here, glad to be your new reader. Blessings!
Amazing job Harmony! What a beautiful sharing of your pain and the simple aspects of life that become jeopardized. This is something anyone can relate to in various ways. This is something many take for granted. So beautifully written and we ALL benefit from you sharing this with us :)
Thank you sharing your amazing poem..
Harmony, this is such a terrible feeling to undertake and bare. You are doing fabulous and know that you are not alone in these feelings and thoughts! 💜 I appreciate your bravery to pen some of these and share them with the community of Vocal!
Aw, Harmony, as someone that has a wife who has ME and who I am now thinking I have a suspected ME (I'm waiting to get diagnosed by the doc), I know how much invisible illnesses like Fibro etc can affect your life. I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling so rough recently and this was a delightful way to show that you care! Your readers, as Ahna and Donna have said, will be waiting for when you're ready! Health before art! :)
Ahh Harmony I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling like this ❤️❤️❤️. Sending you good thoughts and really hoping to see more writing from you again soon!
I really enjoyed this poem, and I'm so glad to be one of your new readers! Take all the time you need. We'll still be here! 🥰