Today’s Crash (Day 1139): “Owed” to Long Covid ME/CFS
Upon awaking– body gently spinning, vibrating,
Breathing shallow, heart racing,
Limbs so heavy, thoughts so slow
Another day gone before you know
Calm acceptance, mixed with grief,
Fighting offers no relief.
Migraine sparking, light will sear,
Reaching for water and food kept near.
Eyes tight shut against the sun,
Another day lost before it’s begun
Trapped in the dark, alone, in pain,
I turn to memories once again
Wind on my face, sun dappled heat
Earthy smells of pine and peat
Insects buzzing, twigs cracking;
All the things life now is lacking
Living shadows, left bedridden,
Too ill to fight, too easily hidden
The world moves on, pretends not to see,
The ravages wrought by M.E.
Missing workers? Not a clue.
Covid? Nah, it’s just the flu.
We need help from those around
Who can stand and fight and hold the ground
Demand support, find treatments AT SPEED
Above all else it’s what we need
This illness can strike anyone,
Yes, even if you’re healthy and young!
And how to avoid this fate, you ask?
Don’t get sick– clean the air, and WEAR A MASK*!
*N95 equivalent or better
–Anonymous, age 33
This poem was submitted as part of the Reflections of ME/CFS and FM and Long COVID Awareness Day Virtual Event on May 9th, 2023.
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