Trapped

by Rachel RTVW   Jan 12, 2007


Trapped inside a body, that won't even let him speak,
He has a little muscle left, but it's flaccid and so weak.
Can't even point to what he wants, his needs are left unknown,
He tries to speak, no words come out, there's not even a moan.

He lives his life of solitare, a feeding tube's in place,
Machines that give breath for him, decorate his space.
Nothing goes in his mouth, for fear that he may choke,
Most bodily functions are gone now, since he had his stroke.

He lays in wait for someone, to dress and clean him up,
Now hopelessness and helplessness, come to fill his cup.
He cannot walk, he cannot move, he's trapped within himself,
He sees his time of better days, in pictures on the shelf.

He feels the pain so deeply, from the prision of his mind,
A way to convey his wants and needs, he will never find.
To others he's a burdon, a lifeless body in a bed,
But to himself and us, he's just trapped inside his head.

* This was inspired by a stroke victim that was a patient of mine at the hospital*

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  • 17 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    Whoa!!! This was fantastic. So very deep and true. The message was overwhelming and brought me to tears. I know someone in this situation at this moment and it's just truly heartbreaking. I cannot express how the words in this poem just grabbed my attention and held it and brought emotions to surface. This is truly a wonderful piece of art you have.
    Fantastic 5/5
    Dixie

  • 17 years ago

    by in.need.of.a.lucky.charm

    Aww. shivers. thats so sad, it would be so degrading not being able to do simple things for yourself, going to the toilet.. etc. its important people remember he's still a person with feelings and thoughts, he just can express them, and i think thats really awful. thank you, this poem was gorgeous

    much love and many kisses,
    bex

  • 17 years ago

    by beautifulxhate

    Rlly awesome.... check out mine plz i hav a fair few hope u like

  • 17 years ago

    by David Wallace

    That was very vivid and captivating to me. Your words grip me and makes me almost see your vision. Keep writing you left me in awe.

  • 17 years ago

    by Steph

    This is amazing! I love it and I'm sure he would really appreciate it

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