COPD

by Dagmar Wilson   Dec 22, 2018


If only I knew then what I know now
how would my life be?
I refused to leave them cigarettes alone.

Inhaling tar
blowing bubbles through my nose,
rinsing out ashtrays and smoke some more.
That's how I delt with daily struggles.

Decades later
my body is rebelling, my lungs are striking.
Huffing and puffing, gasping for air.

Every day is a blessing
I woke up,
I may be wheezing but I am alive.

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  • 3 years ago

    by Boston Rik

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  • 5 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    The struggles are always realized later
    and we wish to change but we can only
    learn...a touching write...take care

  • 5 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Oh, Dagmar, I can't imagine as I've only heard stories of those who deal with COPD and how it affects them daily. How often any of us could look back and scold ourselves for this or that, when really, we were just coping in whatever way we could.

    This was a strong piece, telling of both pain and strength. And I too, rejoice that you are alive.

    Sending love!

    • 5 years ago

      by Dagmar Wilson

      Thank you for your sweet and kind comment. What all we do and then think later. I am one of these people (smile). Hugs to you

  • 5 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    What a wonderful world it would be if we had the gift of foresight and the ability to undo the wrongs we do our bodies. The trouble is when we are young we cant imagine our health deteriorating and when we are older we are just grateful for the health we do have. An excellent poem that raises the very real toll smoking takes long term. Hugs Milly x

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