Fractured yet whole

Fractured bone, fractured pride

Aches with every move, every stride

Dependent on others, a bitter pill

Hard to swallow, a helpless will

I want to be strong, to stand tall

But pain and limits, they enthrall

Tasks i once did with ease and might 

Now feel like mountains, impossible to climb tonight 

Asking for help, a difficult plea

A struggle to surrender, to set me free

But others reach out with kindness and care

Their patience and love, a gentle air

I see their efforts, their willingness to aid

A reflection of their love, their trust not misplaced

Yet, I wrestle with feelings of guilt and shame

A sense of burden, a weight that's not my aim

But maybe, just maybe, I can learn to see

That its okay to need, to receive graciously

Their help is not a weakness, but a strength

A testament to love, a bond that's lengthened

I'll ride the wave, this season of pain 

Trust that I'll emerge stronger, not in vain

For now, I'll take a deep breath and let go

Let the kindness of others, be my guide , my flow