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Author Topic: TO BE WELL AGAIN!  (Read 13224 times)

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Offline Moffie65

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TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« on: May 31, 2006, 06:57:12 pm »
To Be Well Again

My life consists of Doctors and pills.
No longer am I working and using my skills.

What purpose could this illness serve?
To ruin the quality of life I deserve.

It does no good to question why,
But sometimes it helps to sit and cry.

I wish things were different for me and my life.
The pain I am in can cut like a knife.

God has a plan for each and everyone,
I am just thankful to see the rising sun.

No matter how bad I may feel today,
My hope for tomorrow will be better in some way.

To some people who don’t know who I am,
I look like a freak, as they stop, stare and stand.

 These people I can overlook,
My illness is not on the cover of a book.

To you who judge me and shake your head,
And remark behind me “I’d rather be dead”.

 This is my life, the only one I have.
God chose me for the strength, He knew I would have.

Anonymous, and NOT!
The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,
and 362 to heterosexuals.
This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals,
It's just that they need more supervision.
Lynn Lavne

Offline Basquo

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2006, 07:02:57 pm »
That is beautiful! God bless you for your honesty, creativity, courage and spirit!

Offline Biggums

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2006, 07:05:23 pm »
Thanks Tim. 
44 year old gay man .......just broke up with the only man I've ever really loved.

You can love completely without complete understanding.

Offline Teresa

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2006, 07:14:15 pm »
very nice Tim.

Teresa
Hubby HIV+ 5/5/06
CD4:320
  %: 26.7
 VL: <20
Atripla (started it 8/24/06)

Offline RapidRod

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2006, 07:23:41 pm »
Thank you Tim for sharing.

Offline Christine

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2006, 08:02:48 pm »
Hi Tim,
Thanks for posting that poem. I have been feeling just like the poem in the past few months. Sometimes everything can make you feel so alone. I know I am not, but on those dark days it is hard.

Sorry your VL is not cooperating. Sending you good thoughts and prayers your way!
Christine
Poz since '93. Currently on Procrit, Azithromax, Pentamidine, Valcyte, Levothyroxine, Zoloft, Epzicom, Prezista, Viread, Norvir, and GS-9137 study drug. As needed: Trazodone, Atavan, Diflucan, Zofran, Hydrocodone, Octreotide

5/30/07 t-cells 9; vl 275,000

Offline Terry

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2006, 10:47:58 pm »
Tim,

The way I have been feeling lately your post just hit it right on!

Terry

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2006, 11:28:13 pm »
It's goood to be hearing from you again, Tim.

Big cheers,
Andy Velez

Offline anniebc

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2006, 12:28:29 am »
I love it Tim...thank you so much for sharing it with us... :-* :)

Hugs
Jan :)
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Offline Oceanbeach

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2006, 12:50:40 am »
Dearest Tim,

Your poem hits home for most of us... Thank you
Michael

www.Commission-on-AIDS.org
« Last Edit: June 06, 2006, 09:35:28 pm by Sonomabeach »

Offline zephyr

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2006, 03:17:41 am »
Uncle Tim,

There is not an hour goes by that I don't think of you.

Leave it to you to post such a poignant poem...it certainly sums up what so many feel, and live with, everyday!

Love you much,

Zephie :-*
"It is character that communicates most eloquently."

Offline JohnOso

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2006, 04:08:25 am »
Well stated indeed.

Take care,
John

Offline heartforyou

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2006, 05:26:54 pm »
Tim, my sweet soulmate

If I could lift a tiny bit of your pain I would be so happy. Wished I could hug you and give you some energy.

kisssss

Hermie
Infected 1983. Diagnosed in 1987 and still kicking
Dovato once daily. Hydrea

Happiness is the freedom of breathing fresh air every day.

Offline Moffie65

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2006, 05:48:06 pm »
You just have my dear, you just have. ;D

To all the rest of you, I so much thank you for "getting it".

In Love, and Understanding.
The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,
and 362 to heterosexuals.
This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals,
It's just that they need more supervision.
Lynn Lavne

Offline Trish

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2006, 02:56:12 pm »
I love it Big Daddy!  And,

I love you too...

Thanks for sharing with us.

HUGS

Trish :-*
"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is buit."  Eleanor Roosevelt

Offline LACboi

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2006, 04:20:27 am »
That was great Tim, Thanks for sharing with us.

Offline eirin

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Re: TO BE WELL AGAIN!
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2006, 09:03:44 am »
Thank you Tim, I carry you in my heart!

Hugs to you!

 


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