His independence taken by stroke; he fights back and I am there for him. Near, aware, anticipating his needs, but reaching out only as he calls. Standing silently by as he struggles to regain all that he has lost Recognizing little steps, slow...
Sue K Green
Exploding Waves
Like pent up ocean waves rush exploding toward safety on the shore; I write words; expose my soul; find release in scattered poetic verse. Crammed full with new tasks Filled with fathoms of frustration Heaving with heavy responsibility Hardened from...
Changing Flight
Storms of stroke blew yesterday’s plans asunder. Weathering through its’ cyclonic turns, complete with rage and forged with doubt, tempered by faith and exhausting efforts, we searched for moments of clarity. It is three years today; and we can see the sun...
3 poems on the thunder of stroke
My poetry unclothes me; my heart, my soul unwrapped, uncovered left for others to read, interpret, understand. It opens new doors Into which others can see, reflect, and react. Dear God, Did you have to teach the lesson this way? With one stroke you caused a...
Love has many facets
Love has many facets Stroke just shows another face Spending time together Finding both your space. Love has twists and turns Stroke response is slow Patience is the answer If you want life to flow. Love has no easy answers Stroke wrestles every move Knowledge brings...