{"id":3696,"date":"2018-06-15T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T09:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/translatingpain\/?p=3696"},"modified":"2018-06-15T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T09:00:04","slug":"the-pain-of-acceptance-by-ian-conrad-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/a-bel-abroad\/the-pain-of-acceptance-by-ian-conrad-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"‘The Pain Of Acceptance’, by Ian Conrad Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please do not judge me,it wasn\u2019t my choice<\/span>
\nThis illness descended, that\u2019s what hurts the most<\/span>
\nI have worked all my life, brought up three healthy boys<\/span>
\nIt has never been easy, what with clothing and toys<\/span>
\nI can cope with fatigue, as most mothers can<\/span>
\nBut i took on too much, then the trouble began<\/span>
\nMy children have grown now and all flown the nest<\/span>
\nBut if mum is required, I forgo my rest<\/span>
\nThree days in work is all I can manage<\/span>
\nThe pain is too much, my brain left in carnage<\/span>
\nMy “ME” is recognised, the authorities are aware<\/span>
\nBut the pain from Fibro Myalgia, they don\u2019t seem to care<\/span>
\nI am dependant on others which goes against the grain<\/span>
\nBut I’ll continue to struggle, there’s my dignity to maintain<\/span>
\nI’m not after your pity, I don\u2019t want a fuss<\/span>
\nPlease be patient, I’ll get there, but I can no longer rush.<\/span><\/p>\n

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