Torn

[briggsy's girl]

I wrote this about 6 months back, and included it in my TTC journal a while ago, but thought i'd post it here - it was written not long after our second cancelled IUI cycle

A journey of a million miles
Trapped within a heart
My feet can not move
But i've been to hell and back
I've smiled
I've bled
I've wept
Endured pain and humiliation
I've felt such joy
So much sorrow
Been on the brink of insanity
A viscious cycle that keeps repeating
Sapping me of all my strength
I long for the day our journey ends

[dusty]

thanks for sharing BG. it really resonates.

dusty

[MantaRay]

Oh BG, that is so beautiful. I hope it helps you, and also others who are also on the same journey as you. I know that your destination will be well worth it when you get there and I am hoping that it is just around the next corner for you.

[Pandora]

thats beautiful BG.

[STARRYSKY]

your poem is beautifull bg, even though my circumstances are completely different, it still strikes a chord for me.
I hope your dreams come true.
xxx

[Mon]

HI BG .. that is beautiful! I feel the intensity of your words! I hope your TTC journey ends soon too!

[briggsy's girl]

how cool is this? i submitted this poem to a poetry site - and they want to publish it in a book of poetry! PLUS they asked me to submit another poem to be printed in another book - saying that the strength in it showed that it would be appropriate for the book they're printing...

i checked it out completely (including an indepth conversation with the friend that got me onto the site) - and there is no obligation to pay out anything - it's just a showcase thing.... i'm stoked!

but yes, it will cost me a few dollars - i'll buy a copy of the book when it's released!

[monnie]

That's great news BG...

Well done!

And it's a beautifully moving poem!

[Schmickers]

Heartfelt congratulations - that's awesome news. You should be very proud.

[MantaRay]

Congrats BG. That's awesome news!!

[briggsy's girl]

just thought i'd update - got the proof for my poem the other day and sent it off yesterday - apparently it's supposed to be printed in the "spring of 2008" in the US, so i'm guessing that means our Autumn - which is SOON! the books won't be cheap, but they're a limited edition thing, so i'll buy them anyway...

the latest "challenge" from DH involves me collating all the poems i've written (cos apparently having scraps of paper in each room just isn't good!) and looking to put together and publish my own book! scary, but something to aspire to...

[MantaRay]

Ooh, how exciting BG. I think your own collection is a great idea.

[briggsy's girl]

OMG!!! i've submitted three poems - and all three are going to be published! two in one book, on in another...

[MantaRay]

Wow BG, that's awesome. And to think - we'll be able to say we knew you before you were famous .

[briggsy's girl]

don't know that i'll be famous (infamous maybe.... )

[dusty]

congrats hun, that is really wonderful
xx

[briggsy's girl]

OMG - IT'S HERE!!!


ok, just a little excited post - looks like i'm gonna be in three books - the first arrived today! woo hoo!!!

i'm pretty sure that, being that it's a collection of poems done specifically for the poets on the website, it's been set up to have your individual poem at the front (have to check with my friend about that) - but page ONE has my poem on it! i'm all giddy and excited - can't wait to show DH when he gets home tomorrow!

[MantaRay]

Wow BG, that is so exciting. Well done.