Like Raindrops and Stars

I fell like the raindrops

And shattered like the stars

I’ll stop when the pain stops

Or when it calls me to arms

When meadows and gallows alike call me home

My fate has been forged in blood, iron, and bone

For I survived in the fire

And beat down death with the desire

To live life like a child

Unburdened, unbroken, and wild

So I fell like the raindrops

And shattered like the stars

Please, make the pain stop

And mend me my scars

Published by Kaley Schinnerer

Hi! My name's Kaley. I'm sixteen, and a little under a year ago I was diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome--or PANS. This blog denotes the story of my struggle with PANS, from my first flare up at four, to the diagnosis at fifteen, and my uphill climb to recovery in the months since.

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  1. Evening, Needless to say, I LOVE 💕 your writing. I am so glad I got online before going to sleep. Your choice of words is so descriptive: meadows & gallows – two words yet so many thoughts & interpretations. You need not use any more words. Also, again I feel Hope in this prose, a survivor. Now I shall fall asleep with sweet dreams.

    Big Boy is sleeping on the floor next to me. He is not doing well, I’m afraid. Dr. Reiter thinks he has an infection in his brain which is affecting his movement. It’s mainly on his right side now. So sad as he is a wonderful kitty. We will take him to the vet in the AM. Love you, Gramma

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  2. An astounding articulation of thoughts, the consistency of your rhymes was pretty delightful as well. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post! According to your convenience please do read some of my writings would love to know what you think about them 😊

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