05/10/2023
Here's a sample of work from author A.C. Burgman's new poetry anthology, "Sunset Wishes and Secret Sins." In "Fading," the author delves into the reality of a waning relationship and what life will be like living with multiple sclerosis.
The anthology, which features more than 100 poems by Burgman, is now available for purchase using the link below. Get your copy today or check out her writing free for a limited time through Kindle Select!
Fading
Words fade fast.
Skills disappear.
Memories fade.
I knew it would happen,
But it came too soon.
I thought I had more time.
I should consider myself blessed,
But I am scared.
I see my fate.
A chair with wheels,
A life gone,
Mourning the me I can no longer be.
You watch my light flicker.
Slowly, it fades,
Threatening to go dark.
I am sorry.
This isn’t what I wanted to be.
This isn’t what you agreed to.
My scars are hidden,
Speckled through the most important parts of me,
The parts I cherished most.
God, have pity on me.
I tried so hard to be good.
Please tell me you saw it.
Please tell me you forgive me.
I am a shell of who I used to be.
Is this all I can be now?
Is this my life?
Sunset Wishes and Secret Sins
