Diagnosis at first shake

[Parkinsonspoet]

Symptoms before knowing
Where it is all going
Body misbehaving
Mind unsure and raving

Natural for concern
Until time comes to learn
Dr begins to hedge
Not forthright acknowledge

Shake now for PD
For life it will be
Tremor all can see
Victim just wont be

Time to come to terms
It may make you squirm
Resolution be firm
Self esteem confirm

Information massive
Dont become passive
Take control of your life
Opportunities rife

I can be a witness
Looking after fitness
Slows the symptoms progress
Negative thoughts address

Shake now for PD
For life it will be
Tremor all can see
Victim just wont be

Time to come to terms
It may make you squirm
Resolution be firm
Self esteem confirm

Identity preserved
Humanity reserved
For life but set the tone
Your life not its to own

Stand up and take account
Together we surmount
Not alone but with friends
Never far can depend

Shake now for PD
For life it will be
Tremor all can see
Victim just wont be

Time to come to terms
It may make you squirm
Resolution be firm
Self esteem confirm

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Another inspiring write. Hoping today is one of the better days.

[MHenry]

You've written this like a ballad Pp, I can almost see someone playing this song on a guitar. It is always heart-warming and inspirational to see someone stand tall in the face of adversity, like you do, Pp. Kudos!

[Muttado1sb]

This does read like a song, Parkinsonspoet. Nice flow. You do wonders with this topic, so I hope it is helping you as you inform us. As RLW said, I hope today is a good day for you.

[Parkinsonspoet]

MHenryy Muttado1sb RhymeLovingWriter Thank you for good wishes today is a good day.This is indeed written as a song but is a bit of a retread.I have been through similar work before but wanted to concentrate on song aspect as a part of me would be flattered if someone did perform it.

[Bry89]

It is always heart-warming and inspirational to see someone stand tall in the face of adversity, like you do, Pp. Kudos!

Actually, I see it more with a slight darker vibe, when this is about someone crippled with a disease and don't know what's coming next.

Anyway, this was an interesting read through but, may I point out that there's a blip with the first two lines of the second verse, as there's a typo meant to be for "learn". Just wanted to point that out.

[Parkinsonspoet]

Thanks I have a habit of missing typos nowadays and always gratefu lwhen they are pointed out.The others here might well have a greater knowledge of my current position.I am 48 and it is almost ten years from my diagnosis.I still work fulltime.I take medication that largely although not completelydeal with my symptoms. I still play badminton but tasks requiring manual dexterity can take an age. Somethings are more challenging but I just wanted to let you know that life is still good.

[grant hayes]

Parkinsonspoet, as I read this I received a particularly strong impression of your determination. I crumble before far lesser challenges; I salute your energy.

[Parkinsonspoet]

Man up Grant I don't want to be known for crumbling other poets

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Touché!

[grant hayes]

It is not as poet that I crumble, but at life, mild life.

Manning up is for men; this wight is air and endings.