I used to live in gratitude
Until that fateful day
When an accident some years ago
Took most of my quality of life away
I used to have a thirst for life
And a fulfilling purpose every day
I embraced and learned from both good and bad
With whatever was tossed my way
I used to have an active life
Both professional and social in many a way
But now I yearn and wait to die
Since that fateful day
I feel my life has no purpose
Nor a quality of life
Because since that fateful day
Chronic pain has shrouded my " life"
No one can fully understand
Unless they have walked in my shoes
So I try to battle my daily chronic pain
That has given me anxiety and the blues
What will finally help my pain
Get to a manageable and tolerable state
So I can try to pick up some of the pieces of my shattered life
Since that fateful date.......