So you’ve got Parkinson’s. Does that mean that everything else in your life must take a back seat and let this beast of a condition take over? No way, I say!
Parkinson’s is like the freebee you get with something you wanted to buy. You take it, cos maybe you feel you ought to, but you probably have no use for it and it just adds to the clutter in your life. Don’t let Parkinson’s clutter up your life. Relegate it to a dim dark corner that you hardly visit.
My life is so much more than a condition that has invaded the darkest corners of my life, but that’s where it should be. In the shadows, out of the light that might make it grow. I attend to it when I must. When medications are due, I attend to it. When I get tired and need to sit down, I do. When my mouth gets dry and my speech is breathless, I attend to these things. I put gel in my mouth to moisten it – proper mouth gel by the way, not hair gel! I pause and catch my breath and maybe take two tries at getting a whole sentence out.
Those of you who are new or newish have not had the pleasure (?!?) at least I hope it’s a pleasure, of hearing or reading my poetry. I write a lot of poetry and more than ever since being diagnosed. Did you know that Parkinson’s can enhance existing creative skills. Maybe now is time to start that band you always wanted? To go to open mike night and recite some poetry, tell some jokes, sing… You might surprise yourself!
So, without further ado here is the link to my poem. I’ll add the words in another post.
My journey with Parkinsons 