Invisible Octopus The reality of life with the unpronounceable illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is hidden and fragile M.E. as Invisible Octopus acting as puppeteer keeping me upright or making me stumble at will inflicting pain challenging my brain its crushing weight taking my breath away Rosie cheeks looking well they say summer is coming happy thoughts will cure you I live in a disbelieving world my reality trivialized dismissed My full time carers witness Octopus’ destruction for others I simply disappear into the shadows I am just one in this worldwide community of hermits where freedom of movement is no longer a right Transcending gravity I fly among the birds Their beauty and harmony uplifting and strengthening After a short flight Octopus attacks Pinning me down immobilised each moment is a death B...
Women's Spiritual Poetry