The Day

Shannon Nelson

Even though

It’s been years, some days

It feels like yesterday

Others it feels like a century

That day changed my life

Now I need every basic care done for me

Going from independent to being dependent

The struggle of being disabled can be so overwhelming

That day was not welcomed

I think how I can endure any more?

That inner Person pushing you through each day 

Not letting you give up

Striving to want some kind of quality life 

And acceptance

As each day goes by

it’s a miracle I’m still here

I wish I could void that day

To wake up a vibrant, healthy person 

Like I was the day before