I am alright

Feeling so small,
and powerless.
Holding tight to my rowboat,
As the dark ocean waters,
storm both sides.
My matted hair, soaked,
covering my eyes.
I sail alone,
without direction.

and they want to cut me open.
take away what I was born with.

We are all butterflies.
transforming, changing.
metaphorically.

but some of us,
are changing,
biologically.
under a knife.
to save our lives.

and that is the hardest metamorphosis.

“Wet Wings” Author unknown


I am at home. A bit bruised, healing, complaining already, which means I am going to be alright. 🙂

21 Comments

  1. Unknown's avatar leigha66 said:

    I hope your recovery is going well Bridget!

    February 14, 2025
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  2. Unknown's avatar Debra said:

    Sending hugs and love and encouragement that the healing process will be smooth! ❤️

    February 11, 2025
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  3. Unknown's avatar Debbie Hill said:

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Glad all is well….

    February 11, 2025
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  4. Unknown's avatar Jaya said:

    Wish you a speedy recovery!

    February 11, 2025
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  5. Unknown's avatar Michele Lee said:

    Take care, Bridget. 💝 Thank you for letting us know and for sharing the moving poem.

    February 10, 2025
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  6. You’ll feel better soon. Take it easy and use the time to think and dream!

    February 10, 2025
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  7. Unknown's avatar lisaapaul said:

    ❤️sending thoughts of healing and strength❤️

    February 10, 2025
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  8. Unknown's avatar Victoria said:

    Sending healing thoughts to you, Bridget. 💕

    February 10, 2025
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  9. Unknown's avatar Ruth said:

    Glad to hear all went well, Bridget – get well soon! <3

    February 10, 2025
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  10. So pleased to hear that. Moan away to your heart’s content; every little helps!

    February 10, 2025
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  11. Thanks for sharing your good news, Bridget. I hope you recover quickly. 🙂

    February 10, 2025
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  12. Unknown's avatar Rupali said:

    I am so glad you are OK, Bridget. Take care. Hugs.

    February 10, 2025
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  13. Unknown's avatar Darlene said:

    Glad you got through it OK. Heal quickly. ❤️❤️

    February 10, 2025
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  14. Unknown's avatar dawnkinster said:

    Glad you got through it ok.

    February 10, 2025
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    • Yes, it went well even though it was a bit more invasive as planned.

      February 12, 2025
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  15. Unknown's avatar kagould17 said:

    It is so hard to stop worrying these days Bridget. But, worry about what we can not control is not helpful. Have a great Monday. Allan

    February 10, 2025
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    • Thank you, Allan. I think worrying is and will be part of our life now, perhaps it always has been, we just never noticed. Thank you for your well-wishes.

      February 12, 2025
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