Singing Through The Pain

Paula R

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Shadows linger to spread the doubt
they maybe dark but like to shout
Draw your strength from deep within
take a breath and loudly sing
Struggles wax and struggles wane
heavy battles cause such pain
don’t you give in, stay the course
sing with your hearts healing force

I know it’s hard to tolerate
pain each day that escalates
so raise the vibes, feel the beat
let the music move your feet
Sing the songs, set burdens free
damn the pain, sing with me
let the light shine the way
let the healing begin today

When pain inside leaves you reeling
never doubt that music’s healing
Play it loud or use your voice
shift the pain, you have a choice
There may be days you’re down and out
but don’t you let those shadows shout
sing with heart and from your soul
drown the pain and take control.

Don’t you dare let the pain win
take a breath and sing sing sing
take a breath and sing sing sing.

About this poem

I have Fibromyalgia and dedicate this poem to all chronic pain warriors. Writing and singing see me through, this is what I love to do.

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Written on February 08, 2025

Submitted by aneway2freedom on February 20, 2025

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Scheme	aabcddee xxffgghh cciiaajj bCC
Closest metre	Iambic tetrameter
Characters	898
Words	173
Stanzas	4
Stanza Lengths	8, 8, 8, 3

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Paula R

· 1968 · Western Australia

Paula (pen name - Pivotal Poetry) from Western Australia, has been writing poems most of her life, she has been published in a few anthologies over the years and describes her Poetry as a colorful kaleidoscope on a dazzling array of life subjects for all to enjoy. more…

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Adroity
This poem is a powerful and moving anthem for resilience and hope. You've captured the raw emotions of struggle and pain, but also the strength that can be found in music and self-expression.

The use of repetition in lines like "Shadows linger to spread the doubt / they maybe dark but like to shout" and "Sing with your hearts healing force" creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the importance of fighting against negativity.

The imagery is vivid and evocative, particularly in lines like "Struggles wax and struggles wane / heavy battles cause such pain" and "There may be days you’re down and out / but don’t you let those shadows shout." These lines paint a picture of the difficult realities of life, but also the power of choosing hope and resilience.

The call to action, "Don’t you dare let the pain win / take a breath and sing sing sing" is a powerful message that resonates deeply. It reminds us that we have the power to choose our response to pain and that music can be a powerful tool for healing and empowerment.

This poem is a beautiful and inspiring piece that will resonate with anyone who has faced challenges and sought solace in music. It's a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, we have the strength to overcome and find joy through self-expression. more »
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Inactiveuser
Really amazing, I needed to hear these words.
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Prcook1984
The poem is beautiful and I was captured from the first stanza.
LikeReply 15 days ago
kshurtz
This was beautiful and I couldn’t agree more with the message. Life isn’t easy but it’s the tough times that build our strength and you have to find the good in every situation and get through it..
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Akinpet23
It calls for having an inner strength
LikeReply 15 days ago

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