A Look Inside: My Parkinson’s Life in Poetry by me, Dean G. Parsons. Now available to buy, via Amazon, in over 240 territories worldwide. To find out more, see: A Look Inside Advertisements
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Stuck Without Access
I appear to be stuck in a room. Outside there is a village meeting. I hear sounds of joy and groans of gloom. My chance to leave was only fleeting. The villagers are gathered next door, To discuss community issues. My need for dinner grows ever more. All I have are pens, pad and tissues.… Read More
How Did That Happen?
I don’t know about you, but once in a while I need to sit and think about what has been achieved. Today is a particularly wet, rainy day and so what better opportunity, as I complete administrative and writing tasks, than to think about what has been achieved in the first six months (already!) of… Read More
Being Poetic
I am reflecting over my current writing projects. One of them is a project that is turning out to be as enjoyable as it is challenging. Initially, the idea was for me to write a small collection of poetry related to my relationship with Parkinson’s Disease. As I have been writing the poetry, what is… Read More
My Brave Friend.
I have a friend who has PD. His body shakes so constantly. I feel he has it worse than me. His bravery is plain to see. I feel a fraud without such shakes. Ashamed of any fuss I make. His body suffers seismic quakes. I admire him for all he takes. My friend is young… Read More
A Kiss to Remember
One of the most renowned and outstanding pieces of art was recently within touching distance from where I was stood. On the perimeter, a high, red-bricked wall and some black wrought iron gates. We, being my other-half and our friend, passed through the gates to be met by a beautiful public garden. This tranquil gem… Read More
Onwards
“Only those who attempt the absurd, can achieve the impossible.” – Albert Einstein. Today, I received something very pleasing, through the post. It was a certificate. I now have a Diploma in Creative Writing! I am delighted. My joy comes not just from achieving something that was always on my bucket-list and which opens up… Read More
Pick Your Fight Wisely
I was thinking, today, about the extra financial costs that come from being a person with a disability. I had received a small catalogue of helpful mobility items and useful gadgets that help with tasks that were once so simple. For example, battery powered jar openers, tin openers and bottle openers as well as gadgets… Read More
Being a Case Study
I arrived with a good twenty minutes to spare. It had started to rain, as I drove into the tiny double-level car park. I found a little bit of chaos going on. The car park was full, with no sign warning drivers that there were no available spaces. Cars were still driving in. Some drivers… Read More
Doctors in Training
It’s 1am and I am sitting at my desk in quiet contemplation. In a little under ten hours, I will be the focus of attention for a number of Junior Doctors who are in training. I have been invited in to my local Doctor’s surgery, which is also a training school for part of the… Read More