ITP does not discrimate when it strikes its next victim. It affects the young and old, rich and poor all over the world. Dealing with this blood disorder is no easy task. The fear and frustration of not knowing where the roller coaster will take us next can be daunting.

This blog is for ITPers to express thoughts, feelings and lessons learned during their ride. Send your post to greta799@yahoo.com. We want to hear from you.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Elaine Twohig Odriscoll shared a beautiful poem she wrote in the Facebook group,
ITP and Me.

She gave me permission to post here on our blog so everyone can read and appreciate the feeling she shares.


Today I will wake up into the unknown,
Everyday's a blessing but everyday I feel alone,
I wonder what tomorrow will bring
I pray it will be good,
Will I be bruise free or will there be Blood?                  

I know I have I.T.P but what will others think,
Even though I stand so tall
I feel so ready to sink,
I'm really tired now
I think I will lie down,
But as I look in the mirror
All I see is my Hospital Gown.

The Dream is over, I'm not free as a Bird
I'm hooked to my life saver Bottle after Bottle
And this is now my Third,
I'm in my second home, now a hospital suite for me
All the people in and out as busy as can be,
But I have things to do, my home, my job, my kids,
Doesn't I.T.P know that I have no time for this?

My treatment is over and I'm drained from day to day
I will feel much better in time or so the doctors say.
I want to run around and come and go as i please,
But I.T.P has other plans and it has me on my knees.

I can pray for a cure or a magic wand if so
I can always pray for strength and let ITP go.
So if you ever see me, don't ask me how I feel
Just know my battle is very Hard and very, very Real.

20 comments:

  1. I am so touched and Moved by your words. Thanks for sharing. :)

    Stephanie O'Quinn

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  2. Beautiful poem, it really pulled on my heart strings

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  3. Very nice and very from the heart!

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  4. This is so amazing. I write poetry everyday, I love this. Beautifully candid.

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  5. I truly appreciate and "share" this! ♥ it ~Nadia

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