Poetry Written Works

Ode to My Younger Self by Lil Griesan

Sorry for the car accident,
Fuck that.. I’m not,

Too much to be grateful for,
Proving doctors wrong,
Discovering my voice for people with disabilities,
Uncovering of faith,
And its ability to heal.
Grateful for the new perspective on life.

A dozen years in pain.
More than a dozen years I’ve had the strength to go on.

I am badass.
Life,
My sweet bitch.
Stomping on the word “Quit.”

Recovery,
A bitch too,
Re-learning to breathe,
Eat,
Self doubt,
in every operation.

But also so much joy.

Joy in pain.
Grace in the battle.
Which leaves you ten times stronger.