In A Flash

Written by Sue Racaniello for the RSDSA blog.

In a flash A life can change

In a flash, the flame ignited

In a flash, my world divided

Minutes to hours, hours to days

My mind is unable to leave this maze

Days to weeks, weeks to months

Time is racing yet I feel so stuck

There are moments I can’t even speak

And that’s when everything feels so bleak

Weeks to months, months to a year

I go outside but still with great fear

The flames have subsided, but the pain is still here

I’ve made great progress nevertheless

And now it’s time to reassess

I promise to my family and to myself

That I must never acquiesce

I patiently wait for remission

But until that day comes I’ll attach therapy with ambition

There was a brief moment where my body went quiet

And in a flash

My mind changed its diet

I saw the moon and stars like never before

And suddenly realized I walked through a new door

I will mourn the Sue of old

But now I need to create a new mold

I probably won’t be as bold

And maybe I’ll even do as I’m told

I’m in charge, I’ve always been

I just need to get out of this spin

It’s a new journey for this new Sue

And I know I have to push through

I guess I was meant for this CRPS

To appreciate all that’s important and get rid of life’s stress

I choose to almost be thankful

Because without a flash, I may have never been tranquil

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