Ultimately Alone

Ultimately Alone

A strength of character was developed
As I felt more alone than I could bear.
I clung to what I now term an unreality
Haunted by thoughts that no one gave a care.

As I failed to participate in the events of the day
All I wanted was to escape this horrible place.
As I was held bound to my own cell of grief
My mind was delusional as it ran a race.

Until one day I was granted permission
To participate in some physical therapy
Along with a crowd of guys whom I realized
Were patients with problems similar to me.

To my advantage, it’s always been my nature
To excel at and enjoy physical fitness.
So, when this opportunity presented itself
I considered it a challenge to make it my business.

The time went by faster with something to do
As I began to feel more like myself
Until the day that my brother came calling
To bring me home in much better health.

                        --  Pat Ryan  --