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
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*A tribute to my wife Ruth, who makes this choice every day, all day long!
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
I choose light and hope … glad to know you do, too. ❤
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Yes, it would be very easy to give up and succumb to the pain.
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It is sometimes hard to push beyond the pain. My last four months have been filled with it. Thank you for sharing about light and hope beyond the pain.
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I am sure the severity of the pain will affect how much one can push above it!
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You sre right about that. There ate times when you don’t know if you can take itm
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I am sure of that!
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True words that hit home for me. There are days when pain is overwhelming but trust in light and hope makes the journey worthwhile.
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So sorry for you pain Astrid! I am glad you can move beyond it. I am sure it is a difficult choice!
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She sounds like a hero to me , winning battles with pain every day, and so are you as you walk alongside her down this difficult path. May God bless and keep you both.
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Thank you so much Dora. She definitely is the hero here. I appreciate your kind comments.
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Dwight, you highlight a reality many face on an ongoing basis. It can be physical and it can be mental, and yes, there is a way you can choose to rise above it.
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She is much stronger than I think I could ever be in the same situation! It is amazing to me.
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Wonderful post. Pushing though not an easy task sometimes. 🙏🏼💙🌻
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You are right! I am always amazed that she can continue doing some the things she enjoys with limitations.
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Thank you so much!
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Those words convey a lot of
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* a lot of practical wisdom to me. As I look around my close associations, I see people who would benefit from such a way of life, including me too.
And fittingly, I hear almost the same philosophy from my wife.
I liked reading this a lot, and it affirms some thoughts and actions that were going through my mind today, thanks Dwight for sharing. And kind regards and lots of respect to Ruth, for practicing and help spread the principles of living with joy above pain through her actions 🙏
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Thank you Deb! I really appreciate your comments and that this post was helpful to you. I am sorry that you are living with some pain that affects your daily life! Thank you for your kind comments.
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Thank you!
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Thank you for giving me a new perspective on living with chronic pain. I take my good health for granted too much of the time.
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you are welcome. I understand. I do the same! It has been an eyeopener to see my wife push herself to function even though in pain much of the time .
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Having you beside her helps, I’m sure.
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Yes, we make it together!
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🙂
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Ruth is so brave…my husband has his share and has since we were first married. They are brave and their attitudes are inspirational!
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Yes, you are exactly right! It takes a lot of strength and fortitude! Thank you for sharing!
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A splendid tribute
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Thank you Derrick!
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I needed to see this today and I thank you! I suffer from chronic pain along with other health issues. It is hard to push through each day, but I try my best to rise above the pain! Your wife sounds like a truly amazing person!
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Thank you for your kind comment. She amazes me every day as she keeps moving and doing and working in spite of the pain.
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Wow, Dwight. This is beautiful and humbling.
-David
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When one is young pain is just an occasional thing. As you grow older it becomes a way of life! Thank you David for you kind comment.
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Marvellous words 💖🌹
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Thank you so much! Easier said than done!
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You’re welcome
Indeed…
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Pain can certainly change one’s experience of the world. To choose to rise above it is a most enlightened approach. Blessings to both you and Ruth, Dwight. 🌞
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Thank you so much for your kind comment! It is a choice she makes that amazes me every day!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dwight, a lovely tribute to your wife. Very beautiful poem. ❤ My late husband was a quadriplegic who had amazing accomplishments in his short, challenging life. We were together for 18 years before he died at age 45.
He was also a very kind and loving person, husband, and father.
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Thank you for you kind words Cheryl. I am sorry for you loss. Glad you had some great years together!
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Reblogged this on B +Ve!!.
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I appreciated your sharing of this tribute to your wife, Dwight. I can’t imagine the constant pain and admire her courage and faith and strength.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. She seems to persevere through and continues to live her life as best she can!
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That’s all anyone could do, Dwight! Accepting and do out best makes it easier than agonizing about it!
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A touching piece that shows your love and empathy and Ruth’s courage and determination. 💕
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Together we make it and do very well!
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So touching and awonderful tribute Dwight!
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Thank you Cindy! And she seems to enjoy life as much as anyone else!
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That’s just lovely!
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A reminder that one should learn to live happily above the pain.
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Yes, as much as possible.
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The realization that pain is part of human existence showcases the precarious nature of human in this terrestrial plane of existence. Your communication of reality in this poem is outstanding, Dwight. L Roth
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Thank you Henry! Somehow we sometimes think we should be exempt from pain, but it is always nearby!
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Pain reminds us all of our fragility and precariousness. I do agree with you, Dwight. L Roth
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Yes it does!
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These lines give me a lot of hope to me too !
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Thank you so much! I am glad it connected with you.
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This is excellent poetry for chronic pain. I have hip pain everyday. 2 surgeries later it is still there…but, I choose to rise above it. I choose to find meaning and trust in God’s plan for me. I am saddened by other’s suffering, but good to know that I am not alone. We can all do this and find the way to rise above the pain.
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I am sorry to hear about your chronic pain. It is difficult to overcome when it is constantly with you. Thank you for sharing your comment with us.
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