My Voice

Today’s a new day! Wakeless nights, they used to whisper low

A diagnosis that shook my world, don’t know where to go

But then I felt it, like a spark in the night

A flame that flickered, shone a light on my plight

Joy in the struggle, purpose in the fight

Finding my voice, in the dark of night 

Parkinson’s crept in, tried to steal my sound

But I resist, I won’t be wearin’ chains bound

I write these words, a symphony of pain

A melody of hope, a rhythm that remains

I find my voice, it’s louder than before

Echoing with joy, and a purpose more

In the silence, I hear a gentle hum

A reminder that I’m not alone, there’s more to come

My voice is a river, flowin’ strong and free

Carrying my story, for the world to see

Joy in the journey, purpose in the strife

Finding my voice, and it’s changin’ my life. ~OC