Living with PD – A Poem

I look in the mirror and see a different me,
now that Parkinson’s disease has come to be.
It bothers me most that my smile is not even,
and all my body dimensions are wider because of all I’ve eaten.

It’s been almost six years now and most people know,
especially now when even with meds, my symptoms show.
A little girl visiting in Sunday school asked, ‘Why does your hand shake?”
I told her I had an illness and asked her to pray for a cure – for all our sakes.

I don’t particularly like the way Parkinson’s has influenced my life,
but it has made me appreciate each day of goodness in spite of some strife.
My family, friends and faith in the Master’s plan…..
those are the things that help me to make a stand.

I’ll stand and look in the mirror and to the beast within,
I’ll make a promise that my spirit will not let it win.
Because I’ve got folks on my side and all around
who remind me that even on the toughest days…I can make a joyful sound!

So I hope if you are reading this and thinking too,
of something that causes you turmoil and you think “What will I do?’
You’ll look in the mirror and see straight through
and see me behind you telling you “I believe in YOU!”

For I know our battles are much easier fought and survivable,
when we are reminded by others that “with God, nothing is impossible!”
And when I look into the mirror, after awhile
I’ll see so many behind me, each one with an encouraging smile!

Judy

Copyright June 12, 2008

Tags: Parkinson’sdisease, poetry,

Tagged As: diagnosis, living with pd, parkinson's disease, tremors