tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post2872593384214541779..comments2023-08-20T16:29:20.381+01:00Comments on Poet at Jaybern: PleaseJohn Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-53870645315161549362017-11-28T08:15:23.138+00:002017-11-28T08:15:23.138+00:00Hi Sarah, thank you for your kind comment.Hi Sarah, thank you for your kind comment.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-36720764327195413172017-11-28T07:17:29.438+00:002017-11-28T07:17:29.438+00:00Chronic pain wears so, more psychologically and sp...Chronic pain wears so, more psychologically and spiritually even than physically. My thoughts are with you, John.Sarah Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548593069470592148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-3590487881151115642017-11-27T15:56:30.091+00:002017-11-27T15:56:30.091+00:00Hi Annell, thanks for your kind comment and well w...Hi Annell, thanks for your kind comment and well wishes, the releas in this poem is death, so I guess the; "well and happy" bit might not apply ;-)John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-52562290662086322692017-11-27T15:45:02.860+00:002017-11-27T15:45:02.860+00:00I am so sorry for your pain, but it allows one to ...I am so sorry for your pain, but it allows one to get, "down and dirty." As Redgreen says, "I'm rooting for you!" I can only hope, this too, shall pass. You will be released, and you will be well and happy.annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-19815158024806217022017-11-27T12:37:42.242+00:002017-11-27T12:37:42.242+00:00Hi Anna, thank you for you kind comment and your s...Hi Anna, thank you for you kind comment and your support, it is much appreciated.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-63170618164138373942017-11-27T12:11:12.141+00:002017-11-27T12:11:12.141+00:00John, your prayer tells to me how deep your hurt a...John, your prayer tells to me how deep your hurt and how understandable your hope of release.<br />We who have never suffered CRPS can only offer our support and our hopes that somehow you will be relieved from pain. I sincerely wish I could offer you more.<br />Please know you will remain in my thoughts.<br />The kindest of regards.<br />Anna<br />hyperCRYPTICalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967085628384237933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-82584982222194220652017-11-27T05:28:37.189+00:002017-11-27T05:28:37.189+00:00Hi Wendy, Thank you for your kind comment, I'm...Hi Wendy, Thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad you appreciated the writing.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-65398094072677399422017-11-27T05:27:34.284+00:002017-11-27T05:27:34.284+00:00Hi Truedessa, Thank you for your kind comment and ...Hi Truedessa, Thank you for your kind comment and support.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-13284235750447972852017-11-27T05:26:45.685+00:002017-11-27T05:26:45.685+00:00Hi Donna, Thank you for your kind comment and supp...Hi Donna, Thank you for your kind comment and support.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-71491842906366350832017-11-27T01:25:49.873+00:002017-11-27T01:25:49.873+00:00This brought a tear. Incredible writing. Really,...This brought a tear. Incredible writing. Really, words fail, John. Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-64141491173563881982017-11-26T23:47:04.540+00:002017-11-26T23:47:04.540+00:00I am sorry to learn of your deep pain. I hope a s...I am sorry to learn of your deep pain. I hope a solution will find it's way to you, until then I wish you peace...Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-31609990954613748592017-11-26T23:44:36.222+00:002017-11-26T23:44:36.222+00:00Oh John I feel your prayer deeply....to live with ...Oh John I feel your prayer deeply....to live with constant pain, that I cannot imagine. I too applaud and support you on your journey.Donna@LivingFromHappinesshttp://www.livingfromhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-45522330178570800202017-11-26T21:16:42.630+00:002017-11-26T21:16:42.630+00:00Hi Indybev, thanks for your kind comment and praye...Hi Indybev, thanks for your kind comment and prayers.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-44122396403736989552017-11-26T21:13:22.779+00:002017-11-26T21:13:22.779+00:00We, who do not walk in your shoes, can only admire...We, who do not walk in your shoes, can only admire your courage and pray for your victory over pain. Your words speak eloquently for those who live in unremitting pain. indybevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505539407819784525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-5999350693393371202017-11-26T20:54:42.894+00:002017-11-26T20:54:42.894+00:00Hi Sherry, Thanks for your kind comment and your s...Hi Sherry, Thanks for your kind comment and your support.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-62615682924069561452017-11-26T20:34:53.466+00:002017-11-26T20:34:53.466+00:00John, I am so sorry you are having such a hard tim...John, I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. I applaud you for the hard challenge of going off pain pills. It is not easy. I can feel the longing in your poem, to fly free, unfettered. May your spirit find a way to do so, even if your body cannot. Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-71741649951499062762017-11-26T18:39:39.352+00:002017-11-26T18:39:39.352+00:00Hi ZQ, Thank you for your comment.Hi ZQ, Thank you for your comment.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-83495847631629256882017-11-26T18:29:07.214+00:002017-11-26T18:29:07.214+00:00'to haul yards' as to cut them and flutter... 'to haul yards' as to cut them and flutter free is not a bad option. Excellent metaphor with "Halyard"<br />ZQZQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521836993023109556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-61718351988907743952017-11-26T16:30:07.972+00:002017-11-26T16:30:07.972+00:00Hi Brudberg, many thanks for your kind comment.Hi Brudberg, many thanks for your kind comment.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-57746441267813177682017-11-26T16:26:11.727+00:002017-11-26T16:26:11.727+00:00I can really feel this... the way getting of pain ...I can really feel this... the way getting of pain is such a blessing, but such a curse too.. I wish you all the best... and hope you can get rid of the pain in other ways.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-53510364359484044452017-11-26T15:41:58.353+00:002017-11-26T15:41:58.353+00:00Hi Telltaletherapy, thanks for your kind comment a...Hi Telltaletherapy, thanks for your kind comment and well wishes.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-9646738734742565312017-11-26T15:37:53.094+00:002017-11-26T15:37:53.094+00:00 pain must feel like a test too far at times and I... pain must feel like a test too far at times and I can only wish you some relief but release is too final - You would be missed John if this plea was granted -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-21989806969434050232017-11-26T15:23:46.456+00:002017-11-26T15:23:46.456+00:00Hi Cressida, Thanks for your comment, I've bee...Hi Cressida, Thanks for your comment, I've been off the drugs for several years and have used excercise and mind tricks to manage pain. This helped me to completed a half ironman triathlon and re-learn to barefoot waterski. Despite that I am still in massive pain and I still pray for a short life.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-61252660113319919892017-11-26T15:12:48.334+00:002017-11-26T15:12:48.334+00:00It is a pity that the drugs have unpleasant side e...It is a pity that the drugs have unpleasant side effects ..,how about reducing the dosage gradually and finally wean yourself off.Keep on praying...have you considered moving to a warm climate? Swimming is a great stress reliever. Water therapy is helpful too.Hang in there...!!!Cressida de Novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781684841036567770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883131172123152234.post-72749753278932230132017-11-26T13:03:41.821+00:002017-11-26T13:03:41.821+00:00Hi Rommy, Thank you for your comment, I am glad yo...Hi Rommy, Thank you for your comment, I am glad you appreciated the rawness of the poem, it was written with that in mind. Thanks also for your well wishes.John Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020697451985437188noreply@blogger.com