Written by Sue Racaniello for the RSDSA blog.
In a flash A life can change
In a flash, the flame ignited
In a flash, my world divided
Minutes to hours, hours to days
My mind is unable to leave this maze
Days to weeks, weeks to months
Time is racing yet I feel so stuck
There are moments I can’t even speak
And that’s when everything feels so bleak
Weeks to months, months to a year
I go outside but still with great fear
The flames have subsided, but the pain is still here
I’ve made great progress nevertheless
And now it’s time to reassess
I promise to my family and to myself
That I must never acquiesce
I patiently wait for remission
But until that day comes I’ll attach therapy with ambition
There was a brief moment where my body went quiet
And in a flash
My mind changed its diet
I saw the moon and stars like never before
And suddenly realized I walked through a new door
I will mourn the Sue of old
But now I need to create a new mold
I probably won’t be as bold
And maybe I’ll even do as I’m told
I’m in charge, I’ve always been
I just need to get out of this spin
It’s a new journey for this new Sue
And I know I have to push through
I guess I was meant for this CRPS
To appreciate all that’s important and get rid of life’s stress
I choose to almost be thankful
Because without a flash, I may have never been tranquil
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