Dear all,
Rather than post my next bit of writing, I thought today, I would give you this. It came to me in the night. I’m not sure if you could call it a poem?
When I write- I start with the solid block.
I chip away at it, removing the unnecessary.
I start at the head and finish at the toes, forming its shape.
Sometimes I chip away a little too much- a rough edge; but somehow that adds to the beauty of the thing- to my eye, at least.
I wonder if others will think it a mistake and miss the other meaning.
I’ll leave it as it is- in the hope one day, they’ll read it again and understand.
I keep going until I have it- an imperfect figure of me.
Footnote;
It has poured out of me lately.
This heavenly desire to write.
Not even that- a sudden mission to express my inner thoughts- before they run out.
I hope they mean the same to others- or at least something to them.
Free to carve their own understanding or make it into something new.
My experience of life- music, conversations, things I have felt and read or heard – all coming together to mean something. All falling into place.
Jim, you truly are an inspiration x
Jim thoe’swords will give hope to many.God bless you my friend.x
Keep strong Jim…
Saw your blog through Michelle. Will definitely follow your blog. Thinking of u Jim. Xx
Jim. I don’t know you. I am on your site directed from my nephew Jerry’s facebook page. I was diagnosed 7 years ago age 48. Luckily I tested PSA early, went through 3 sets of biopsies, I could only endure 2 under local, had a prostetectomy and have been clear since. Your road is different but there is much to be positive about. I would highly recommend anyone with PCa to visit http://www.yananow.org This is a site run without the support of drug companies and tells the facts from a wealth of knowledge. The forum will have discussions of your treatment, options, opinions and support. Over 1000 men tell there ongoing stories, many incredibly inspirational. I’m sure a lot of them will find support in your blog too. All the best in your journey. PS. Giving someone a timeline of 10 years is not your death sentence. You will find many others with your prognosis living far longer than that.
Tim Godfrey Cape Town
Thanks Tim. And for taking the trouble to reply. I’m about 10 entries ahead so you’ll see how I’m doing later if you’d like to read on.
I know we’re all different and I’m glad to gear they got to you early. As for me- I did go to the doctor 3 years ago- aged 47. A test then would have shown I had it (said the head Urologist). I don’t think about that now; it’s a waste of time and energy.
I want to change that for others. And offer a brutally honest perspective.
I’ll check out the site thanks. To be honest- I have found the most amazing inspiration right on my own doorstep- just by taking to people. They all have a story to tell.
Jim
Morning Jim, lovely to hear from you again. You do inspire people there is no doubt about it. Just fight the good fight and be happy in the bosom of your family. Healing hugs Marlene ??xx
Always in our prayers Jim
Keep it coming Jim … uplifting and inspiring as ever ?X