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The Shining Is Shining, Just Not the Way I Pictured it
Why must I look the way I feel
Just because I wear a smile
Doesn’t mean I’m not in pain
Is it necessary for me to moan and groan
With my chronic illnesses
On the inside as well as the outside
It helps to keep up my positive attitude
So that I do not waller in despair
My smile is to hide all my pain
I wonder if most walked in my shoes
Would they be able to keep smiling?
Who wants to walk around
Looking like crap all day long
Just because I do not look like crap
Does not mean I don’t feel like crap
I want ME to shine through
Not my pain.
–Lisa
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12 Responses to “The Shining Is Shining, Just Not the Way I Pictured it”
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I wish this would fit on a shirt or a hat. Bravo!
Aw Gina, thank you so very much!
I hear and understand you. So many days I feel like shit. Tired and in pain. But the hair gets done, the rings and earrings in place. Hoping the outside ill get the inside to feel a bit better.
Rhonda,
Exactly; hoping that the outside will some how help the inside feel better : )
I hope you find you~ YOU are what matters!
Sara,
and I wish the same for you. Hoping you are having good days.
Living with this is hell. I try my best to keep up appearences, especially when I go out. I look as good as I can (even with the hair loss!) People don’t really know I am this sick. Smiles and laughter!
Dear Bev,
It sure is pure hell and if the people that don’t live in hell with us do not know just how hard it is to try and get ready and look our best. Sending strength your way!
This is great. I made a pledge to myself that no matter how I am feeling I do my best everyday, and enjoy each minute… But some days I just want to wince and scream!
Amanda
Thank you Amanda! We are so allowed to have those wince & scream days!
This is beautiful! I am going to put it up on my cube wall at work for a reminder that there are others with me! 🙂
It’s a wonderful poem.
Hypogirl,
Thank you so very much! I truly consider that a great honor.
Lisa