Hurricane Flu

by Lu   Dec 13, 2005


Something as minor as a simple flu
turned into a ragging hurricane
beating against my body
unprotected I am ....
there is no where I can run
no place to hide
no part of me is safe
I am beaten and worn
wave after wave crushes me
drowning my nervous system
causing it to fight back
only creating more damage
my sight blurry
the sands of destruction
thrown into my eyes
the pain thrashes at my body
ripping and tearing
creating a thunderous rage
wanting to give up
but refusing to .......
knowing this satisfaction
will only feed the hurricane
I hold on to my rock...faith
my faith giving me strength
there is no power
greater than my will ....
my faith and will to survive
to fight the waves
outlast the hurricane
wait for it to burn out
believing the sun will rise
again soon ......

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I know to many this will make no sense what-so-ever .But something as simple as a flu can create havoc to someone with a disease of the nervous system...

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  • 18 years ago

    by Jacklyn

    Great poem, and i hope you feel better since you wrote this. i like how you connected the flu to the hurricane, it's such a powerful storm and many people know of the damage it has given, definately this year. even if people didn't know the effects of the flu on someone's body just relateing it to such a storm will get the point across. creative write.

    ~Jacklyn

  • 18 years ago

    by neens

    Very good poem. I can't say that I know how you feel...but I watched one of my very close friends go through MS. I know that it is not easy and you explained the flu very well. Stay stronge and I am praying for you. Lots of hugs,
    ~neens~

  • 18 years ago

    by Angie

    What a very unique way to describe what you are feeling with the flu. Poor Luanne, I do hope you are feeling better soon. I can only imagine what you are going through and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Feel better. Big hugs and lots of chicken soup coming your way......

    Smiles, Hugs and Love, Angela

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    The flu is a horrible and painful sickness, which we always forget. I found truth and understanding in your poem and have more knowledge regarding the illness that effects the nervous system. I do hope that you get better soon (if not already) and hope that you ill recover to your normal self soon :)

    Hugs and love sent your way!

    :)

  • 18 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    Luanne
    I hate to know you're sick girlfriend....and I pray that you'll be over this soon...Great write...and I'm sure it's bad on you. I'm sorry...Get better soon. Love ya, Ann