Whose Body Is This?
One of our PJ friends wrote this poem for the Parkinson’s Symposium in Lancaster, SC on Feb. 17. She is sharing it with us. Be blessed!
Whose Body Is This?
By Kristin Railey-Kessling
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Whose body is this that I live within?
Slow moving, stiff & cramped, it’s not me
How could this happen, it’s a sin
Just let me out, I want to be free.
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There are times I try to move
But I can’t – I just freeze
If you’re listening up above
Please take away this awful disease.
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I wasn’t always this way
I once moved with ease
I can remember the day
When they said Parkinson’s disease.
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I said “Oh no not me!”
My granddad had it
ddBut he was old, I was only 53
Guess what, he was just older by a bit.
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I will not let PD get the best of me
I will fight it tooth & nail
And one day my body will be free
And I will no longer move like a snail.
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I don’t pretend to be a saint
But painting is my passion
Will I still be able to paint?
Please show me some compassion
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I have Parkinson’s disease
I will not let Parkinson’s get me
One day I will move with ease
And my body will be Parkinson’s free.
4 Responses to “Whose Body Is This?”
Sheryl Railey on January 15, 2010
You are a remarkable woman Kris, I am so proud to say that we are related.
Terry on January 12, 2010
Kris: Absolutely touching. It takes a very strong individual to write such an inspiring poem like that. Keep the faith, hang in there and keep fighting. You are a blessing. Regards, Terry
Sherri on January 12, 2010
Thanks Regina – I would agree 100%. Very inspiring!
Regina Richardson on January 12, 2010
After reading Kris’s story and then reading her poem, I found it to be very, touching and definitely puts the perspective on exactly what PD is other than just the shaking. Kris is my cousin and I have a brother who lives in another state and has PD too. My brother has had PD for quite a few years now and he’s only 53. Quite a touching story and good poem!