Aoife Cunningham
Aoife writes:
‘A new poem about anorexia and the inner conflict and turmoil of the illness.’
So Much Depends On Beliefs
I never believed I’d end up as a guinea pig,
Tied to a hospital bed.
I never believed
my world would reveal
this path made of thorns,
A path.
That I’d be forced to walk along…
It felt like I was a piece of IKEA furniture.
I’m humpty dumpty.
and the ‘A team,’
Nurse Ailish and Nurse Amy,
Put on their cloaks and
save the day.
So much depends on beliefs
And I’m starting to question?
Can the A team
piece me back together,
Again…
I never believed
I’d be so conflicted.
In mind, body and soul.
As if there’s a battle against
head, body and heart…
Who knew?
My cocktail my is ying and yang…
with progress there’s weight.
That’s when my brain manipulates.
My Actions and. Repercussions.
With progress
there’s fear,
Because I was getting near…
To be free
from this Brain Fog concussion.
So much depends on beliefs.
Previously: Memory Storage
You are one of the strongest people I know , you have been though so much and you still always show up with a smile . I am so proud of you
thoroughly enjoy reading your poems
very good work aoife, keep fighting light at end of tunnel, doing great, very talented
Keep believing in yourself Aoife and keep writing.
Nice flowers too!
This is my Niece Aoife she humbles me with her words and way of using them… Just over 8 weeks ago we were discussing her impending death since then her poetry has been published more than 4 or 5 times I thank with all my heart the friends who prayed with for her she is our miracle…. Love you Aoife Cunningham
Mags, It’s great to see Aoife doing so well. If her poetry is helping her with her recovery then I hope she writes reams and reams and I hope the support she gets from The ‘Sheet encourages her with her mental health and her creativity.
PLEASE tell your niece she renewed my belief today, her poetry as beautiful as she.
‘So much depends on belief’!!!! SO true.
I hope to hear more from her so get writing that book ✌️
sending you wishes of courage and strength against this illness Aoife, although your poetry shows you have it in spades already
Thanks Aoife,realy liked that its great,good luck with everything.
Wonderful poems Aoife, well done
Aoife, your beautiful poetry brings your feelings and thoughts together; self and others; self and yourself. Please have hope. Please be gentle with yourself. You deserve good health and a well-nourished body. You deserve to feed your mind, your soul and your spirt with new knowledge and in time you will reconnect all of these things. Please keep writing your beautiful poems. In time you will find so many things to write about and we all would love to read them.
All the very best Aoife; you’re a welcome addition to Broadsheet.
Aoife, wish you well . May you be well and happy, safe and strong.
Well done, Aoife, you’re braver than you know!
Excellent, well done
All the Kings horses Aoife, carry on and persevere, love you work, affecting and evocative, thank you
Beautiful stuff Aoife.