Bargaining
I’m bargaining with my chronic pain.
How many years of my life would I
be willing to give up
if it meant the rest of them
would be headache-free?
Am I willing to become
who I might have to be
without my pain?
Someone who is more productive.
Someone with less excuses.
Someone who doesn’t nap.
Someone who isn’t held back anymore.
Someone who does uncomfortable things.
Someone who says no and sets boundaries.
Am I willing to give up
the familiar pain
for a different kind?
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Great questions!