hospital gurney
overhead white light
spinal tumor at C2
postmorbid - paraplegic
lost coordination, balance, strength
no location left side
lacking sensation on right
neuropathy constant
electric shocks each step
excruciating throbbing
hips akimbo
stumbling bifurcated stride
slipped - fractured fibula
unrelenting fiery torment
setbacks devastate
physical emotional exhaustion
doctors prescribe
medication, stimulation, repose
technicians scan
to no avail
loved ones too
live with chronic pain
energy and attention wanes
social gatherings limited
daytime chores distract
slow walks for stamina
nighttime disassociations
until sleep intervenes
ricochet between modalities
body/mind reprocessing
yearn for a stillpoint
elusive bliss
dissolve expectations
observe without judgment
surrender into ease
learn from the body
a path forward