Officially Alive Poem by Robin Pratt

Officially Alive



A long journey
inside my body
inside my head

A long journey shared by others
showering me with kindness
immersing me in love

Real yet unreal
so vulnerable with broken bravado
I'm not a hero but a man

My body is faulty
strange cells invade key organs
so clever but too alien

The news is like a gunshot
deep into my guts
I reach for air to keep my life intact

I share the news
we weep
Is it the end?

Not yet!
Implants, rays, rods and pills
My body weakened my mind submerged

Two springs on I see the buds
I thank my dog
I see tomorrow, is it real?

We go together
get the news
no more vicious drugs

I am alive, officially alive
My heart is healing though tears still flow but
I am alive, officially alive!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
John Raubenheimer 27 November 2011

A very moving story. You have touched me Robin.

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