Sunday, December 21, 2014

I Broke My Leg Comments

Rating: 4.4

I have no time to notice
what takes place around me

Distractions daily duties grab focus
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M.J. Lemon
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Aufie Zophy 06 January 2024

This is a real good poem. I remember the time of my own fractures, the sharp pain and the forced dependence on my wife for so many things. But looking back, we can always see it through different glasses : )

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M.J. Lemon 06 January 2024

Thank you so very much, Aufie. Sorry to hear about your injuries. I hope all is well now. And indeed, time is a factor. I find, oddly, those experiences can even become the fuel for nostalgia.

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Kesav Venkat Easwaran 26 December 2022

A leg is a leg. Aright. But at times it is a talking assembly. Especially when it resents. Good imagination

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M.J. Lemon 16 March 2023

And it really is an effectivve communicator when it needs reasembly. Thanks so much for reading, Kesav.

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Rob Lamberton 01 December 2022

I can still jump the canyon!

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M.J. Lemon 16 March 2023

It once was a goal...now a dream. Thanks for reading, Rob.

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Rob Lamberton 01 December 2022

I have no time to notice what takes place around me Distractions daily duties grab focus away from who I am might be…This is the part of the poem that captures my attention…Even a broken leg is but a distraction! ?

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M.J. Lemon 16 March 2023

The pain, at first, can be so severe that it is literally impossible to form a complete thought. I suppose that's true of any serious injury.

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me poet yeps poet 29 July 2022

CONGRATS YOU ARE ON THE TOP OF PH'S LADDER SINCE AGES

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me poet yeps poet 25 October 2021

YOU HAVE SINCE REPAIRED WE ALL ARE STUCK HERE TO BE DISCOVERED ONCE AGAIN AH IT PAINS

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Kim Barney 01 July 2021

One of my favorite poems on this website! I have read and commented on it before.

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Varsha M 29 January 2021

This is a unique beautiful form in its own. So well penned. Actually the point of attraction is not the broken leg but the conversation between the bones and its parts. Thst is beautiful. Into my favourite.

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me poet yeps poet 29 January 2021

congrats u r back as most popular poet

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Kumarmani Mahakul 04 April 2020

Sometimes we remain so much busy that we generally do not notice what happens to us. Latter we come to know about the incidence. The misery has broken the leg. If it is in reality then this is so sad. But this poem is very metaphoric and wise humor is expressed. You are a clever poet. Broken leg will be repaired due to proper medication and treatment. There is no intention to minimize the seriousness of a major injury. This poem makes us emotional.

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Mj Lemon 04 April 2020

Thank you so very much, Kumarmani. Yes, the event was a long time ago...what remains is the lesson, or as you suggest, the metaphoric. Thank you again.

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A B Faniki 08 August 2019

A fun read and creative poem. I love the Images u created. Thanks for sharing

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Mj Lemon 08 August 2019

Thank you, A.B.

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Jane Campion 04 July 2019

Dear MJ. I enjoyed your poem. So imaginative. Thank you for your comments.

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Mj Lemon 05 July 2019

And thank you, Jane.

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Me Poet Yeps Poet 16 April 2019

i c the whole world has read it This I read first and could see a parallel with me great Canadians we you still r young must be keep a safe guard about the third one will ye o poet so friendly

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Mj Lemon 18 April 2019

And thank you, Poet, for this reading!

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Kim Barney 26 February 2019

This is one of my favorite poems. I have read it several times before, but every once in a while I have to come back and read it again!

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Mj Lemon 26 February 2019

Kim, thank you so much.

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Shakil Ahmed 22 August 2018

nice poem, I enjoyed reading the poem, every line of the poem suggests different meaning, thanks for sharing.

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Mj Lemon 22 August 2018

Shakil, thank you so much.

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Nika Mcguin 26 April 2018

What also grabbed my interest was this set of lines: Distractions daily duties grab focus/ away from who I am might be - you are maybe referring to the way we take certain things for granted, like being able to walk, when we become consumed with daily life. But for me it struck a different chord, sometimes we are so preoccupied that we never take a second to focus on ourselves. For some that can be fatal especially if there's a lack of self-knowledge. Thanks for sharing this amazing poem,10!

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Mj Lemon 26 April 2018

Nika, that is a brilliant observation. Yes, the lack of attention to oneself can certainly be a path to misfortune. Thank you so much for the insight.

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Nika Mcguin 26 April 2018

Wow! I love this[3 I love how you personified the broken parts of the leg and even the crutches and wheelchair. Moreover I love that you personified them having your divergent desires. Part of you knew you needed to stay put, but at the same time longed to get up and go!

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Damion Hamilton 02 March 2018

I enjoyed this poem. It's humor on a serious and painful subject

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Mj Lemon 03 March 2018

Damion, Thank you so much.

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Chan Mongol 30 January 2018

]]....we love the outdoors, Say the Toes i've got you covered, Says the Cast we want to go places, Say the Crutches have a seat, Says the Wheelchair i'll be back, Says the Leg[[ ________What a decoration of mind! The poet is very matured. I am an amputee, below the knee. I guess the honorable poet read my mind fro a distance. A charming and a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing.

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Mj Lemon 30 January 2018

Thank you again, Chan Mongol. Very kind.

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Chan Mongol 27 January 2018

I am a recent amputee and mostly dependent on the wheelchair, the best friend used for my mobility. I love your poem. I know what it's like to be on a wheelchair. Thanks for sharing the poem.

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Mj Lemon 29 January 2018

Chan Mongol, thank you. You reading and comment mean so much.

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