Sugar Rush Poem, by Chad Carlson, at My poetic side

Notice of absence from Chad Carlson
Hey everyone.

While I'm not back yet I'm throwing in an update. My surgery went well. I'm in so much pain! But hopefully the end result will be worth it. I'm fused from my shoulder blades to my tailbone. It feels about like I thought that it would. Not being able to wipe myself without a special tool is a bit disheartening. But I'll adapt.

Another shout out to Mason. He kept his word to try to include me in things. And even though I didn't participate in the fusion poems, I did appreciate the invitation. Our second battle is coming soon. And I look forward to my upcoming second loss...

I ask for everyone's opinion... I'm changing my profile picture soon. Should the new one be an X-ray of my back post surgery from the side, an X-ray of my back post surgery from the back, or a picture of my back taken last night during the wound check with the outer bandages removed?

Please let me know. Thank you for actually caring everyone.

The winner is the picture of my back scar during first wound check with outer bandages removed!

By Chad Carlson

Mind going crazy
Body kinda shaky
Feeling wide awake
Despite my fatigue
Talking to the trees
Branches blowing in the breeze
They're trying to decieve
They tell me not to breathe
Watch the sun rise
Through bloodshot eyes
Drawing my strength
From the crimson skies
Gaze at all the crows
Flying to and fro
And with a voice that's low
They're telling me to follow
Feeling that I can fly
I decide to try
But it was all a lie
Lucky to be alive
For it seems I have no wings
Too late to realize this
And with a sickening thud
My body gives the ground a kiss
Just know that I will try again
After my body mends
For one day you will find
That I will fly for real
And not just in my mind

(Written sometime in the mid '90s after a 15 hour long D&D campaign and a 12 pack of Jolt Cola. Good, bad? It is what it is)

Author: Chad Carlson ( Offline)
Published: March 28th, 2024 07:43
Category: Fantasy
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