Coco Tortoise’s Health Corner

Coco Tortoise’s Health Corner is up and running again. Today, I will share 3 poems that helped me to release stress from my inner self. While working on them, they relaxed me and blocked my path to anxiety and debilitating depression. I share and start to feel much better. My poems are called “Round and Round”, “Defiled” and “It’s Over – Death”.

It takes one sure step at a time to find strength to continue. I used writing these poems as a medicine for the heart. I see life through one, unique eye. Some days, I laugh, shout and cry. Other days, I am quiet and go into myself like a probe. Still, I am happy.

“ROUND AND ROUND”

Wrapped round and round
On a bed of thorns.
There my life goes up in flames
Changed in a moment
By instrument of deceit.
Glancing for their own fame
Sparing not the innocent.

” DEFILED “

On an open podium
Nothing much to say
Exposed, defiled, just mishandled clay.
The shape of sadness is truly deep.
Moving clumsily not wanting to peep
Patching the sides of doom
Wake up, I say from the gloom
Ne’er to see the right?
Only upright you can fight!

“IT’S OVER – DEATH “

I have sung my death song
Once believing that love was true
Never knowing that it could hurt
Like vengeance twirled on a thong
Even referring to all that’s sort
Could never fix what’s already blue
Like claws around my throat for sure
I whimpered gently for no more
Though anguish rises up within
Still, I find a bell to chime.

What a glorious journey it was to be able to write what I was feeling at the time. In 2016, I lost my beloved companion. Also, I was diagnosed with severe glaucoma that required treatments, diabetes and high blood pressure. Then was an awful time for me.

Putting my confusing thoughts on paper guided me to the light which led to better thoughts and helped to reduce pressure that was bottled up inside.

Do you have any bottled up thoughts that you would like to share?

I am here as your sounding board. In other words, I am here to listen and offer advice, if necessary.

Everyone needs someone to talk to about health issues, especially if there is a need to release bottled up emotions. This ability to let go is very important for numerous health reasons.

Two years later, I was much better because I accepted my condition, managed it, shared it, and won. This is done step by step with a purpose and plan in mind. Purpose is what I would like to do, and I plan how I am going to do it. My connection with you is open because helping people to help themselves is my mission.

Believe me, I am here for you.

Do you have something to say about what was shared earlier? Or, maybe you have something to say about yourself? Whatever the case, feel free to leave a comment in the box below.

This is Coco Tortoise’s Health Corner and I am Coco tortoise, your friend.

Have a beautiful day/night.

Blessings always,
Maxine