Liquid Poetry: Never Surrender
I have come so far Living life as it unfolds No doors were left ajar Never felt left out in the cold One day everything changed No warning, no words said To the edge of darkness I plunged Lifeless like a deserted thread Woke up on the other side Numb to the world, lost lucidity Freedom to live, forever denied Now lying in dire rigidity Still the positive will shine above the fear Do not surrender, be in the moment In bouts of sadness, the good reappears Be strong and take hold of the flame Everyday is worthy of reflections All you have done carries weight Begin to weave a new fabric of action Soar again, return to flight All seen and unseen remains A bad deck of cards dealt without notice Strive to win the hands, never in vain Stay steady, arise to a new beginning A radiant lotus you can become again The best is yet to appear Be resilient with your heart and mind There will be no more misery, no more tears Still the positive will shine above the fear Do not surrender, be in the moment In bouts of sadness, the good reappears Be strong and take hold of the flame
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Born in Saigon, Vietnam, I arrived in America at seven years old as a war refugee in 1975. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, happily married with two grown children, and I reside in Colorado. A horrific injury in 2014 forever altered the course of my life, leaving me an incomplete quadriplegic. Yet even through this unexpected journey, I have learned that living fully in the present can remain fruitful, joyous, and deeply meaningful. To be human is to show kindness to one another. Let go of fear, prejudice, and desire, and awaken to each moment with gratitude for the profound gift of life. Turn to the people beside you and all around you, and project your inner being outward—be good to yourself and to others. We are all woven from the same fabric; may we surround one another with unconditional love, support, and warmth of heart. Our time on Earth is precious and deserves to be embraced with immense gratitude. Visit our PT practice at manualtherapyassociates.com
3 Comments
Laura P
This is so inspiring and grounding. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Alexia Bennetts
Tien’s strength and positivity are so rare and hard to believe but so inspiring. Reminding all to be kind and grateful is a gift we need. Thank you look forward to reading more of your work.
Patti Allen
Beautiful Tien. Always so positive and inspiring in your messages.