Pain is one of the most difficult things one faces in life. Doctors can give us pain killers that can soon become addictive, or we can choose an other option. Some survive chronic pain is by learning to live above the pain. Most of us might think choosing to ignore pain an impossible task. But, for those who are in continuous pain, that may be the only choice available if they want to have a better quality of life. I have seen this happen first hand and know it is really possible.
Somewhere Above the Pain
Somewhere above the pain there is life
A place where one can live and function
Where hopes and dreams can still be achieved
Living above the pain does not make it go away
It only allows one to be in control
Pain lies rooted in one’s being
A constant reminder
Rearing its ugly head
Vying for control
Only to be suppressed once more
By hope determination and faith
Unwilling to resign oneself to fate
Knowing that above the pain
Above the pills
There is light and hope
It is a choice one must make
Every day all day long
*A tribute to all of you who makes this choice every day, all day long!
Photo contributed by: Rosalyn Alleman
