Journal entry:
The following poem is prompted by Poetic Asides. You might want to go visit that site for a bit of inspiration.
Tradeoffs
I do not have much,
I have given up a lot,
My disease hurts me,
But I am very well blessed
Because I am still serving.
I have given up
Many opportunities
Over time’s passage,
But I have gained as many
In the life that is left me.
Life is perfected
On an ongoing basis
Even though I lack
Some ability because
Of my own mental illness.
I could have been great
If not stricken with disease,
But I have learned that
Hardship brings many prospects
And occasions for triumph.
I am fortunate -
God chose me to be special,
Touched by His wonder,
A vessel filled with His grace,
Overwhelmed by His mercy.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Photographs:
I am grateful:
1. I have wonderful books to read.
2. I was able to call the AARP Nurse-line and get some advice.
3. Mom felt well enough to get a bath this afternoon.
4. I am a little less sore.
5. I have read twenty-eight books so far this year.
It has been a good Thursday for me and I hope it was for you as well. I know the day can be challenging, but I encourage you to take time to engage your imagination and use your creativity. You will accomplish great things if you simply make the effort.
As a prompt, use some or all of the following words in a poem, story, journal entry, or other creative writing: reading, investment, time, factual, fascinate, intense, condition, immediately, helped, strong, appointment, and primary. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
I am so grateful you took time to visit my blog. I hope your time here has been pleasant. Should you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave me a comment. If you would like, please follow Chronicles for daily updates.
Always,
Jo Ann
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