© irene waters 2017
© irene waters 2017
There was a time, not that long ago
When onto the beach I could go
I could walk and run
and just have fun
I could eat an ice cream cone.
The change was sudden
It came as a shock
It took some time
to learn to walk a block.
Many tears did I shed
for a body lost and a life now spent.
But over time I’ve learnt to cope
I can walk now as quickly as most
despite my leg that throws itself
and a hand that won’t do as I wish.
Even though I cannot run
Again at least, I can have fun
Ice cream I now eat in a cup.
Note: Although written in the first person this is not about me.
In response to Weekly Photo Challenge where we are asked to share a picture that symbolizes transitions, change, and the passing of time.
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About Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
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Great entry Irene.
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Thank you.
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Poignant and bittersweet.
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Yes I feel for her
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I do as well.
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Thank you for that end note. ❤ Lovely post, though. And one I needed to read today.
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Hope you are okay Sarah. glad that I could give you what you needed at the right time.
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