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A Poem
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 20:06The following poem I, Greg Van De Moortele wrote for both new and long term patients to inspire them to not give up hope, and fight the battle with epilepsy to the end.
The Fighter
As the fighter enters the ring
Several thoughts race through their minds
What are they now facing
Putting their previous fights behind.
When diagnosed with Epilepsy
That patient enters the ring
Their fight now commences
Awaiting what it will bring.
The fighter wins round one
Placing points on their card.
They accept their condition
Knowing the future may be hard.
The first medication fails
Giving the opponent round two.
Advice, and support in their corner
Allows the fighter to continue.
Rounds three through six
Are all considered a draw.
Each medication did assist,
But each one had their flaws.
During the seventh round
The fighter lets down his guard
A large seizure has occurred
Hitting the patient very hard.
Things begin to brighten
Throughout rounds eight and nine.
No seizures have taken place
During this stretch of time.
Now begins the final round,
One of many bouts,
It falls to the judges scorecards
But it was a win without doubt.
When a medication is tried
But does not succeed
Consider that round a draw
And continue to proceed.
To be titled champion
The patient is completely seizure free.
Whether it be controlled by medication
Or cured by surgery.
This is everyone's goal
Neurologists and patients alike,
But until that day arrives
You must persist in your fight.
I absolutely love this poem.
Submitted by ninamverducci@gmail.com on Wed, 2014-04-09 - 10:15
I absolutely love this poem. Beautifully written. I think I will save this in my "Inspirations" folder on my computer. Hopefully, we will all win our fights with this disorder. Although, I think that we are all champions, as long as we keep on fighting. Thanks for sharing! :)