Biography

I needed a ritual to my writing. These poems are the result. My inspiration comes from the daily events, connections, interactions, and small things, which all seem to demand bigger attention. These poems form a narrative to my life, politically and emotionally, which I hope find engagement with other individuals whom are also just trying to get by, with, or without any diagnosis.

Samples

'Close to Parkinson’s: Hurting' Our closest have lives, To live and enjoy, Delayed redundancy In our sick bed-employ: Carers, co-sufferers, Career un-chosen, Tend disconnected, The mumblers, and frozen. Altered, unfair, Re-written contracts; No wedded-bliss, When ill cannot act. Wives, husbands, Family, relatives old, Air-brushed awareness, As PD takes hold: My prop, my chained-helper, Engaged, far too cheap: Her offset disbursement, Too tired to weep. When care is passed on, With my atheist-prayer, I ask her forgiveness, For our contract, unfair. https://mikebellpoems.com/2016/04/09/close-to-parkinsons-hurting/

All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.