Poems of Progress
David Devaney shares his reflections about his journey with the Southern Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s MOVE! Program by writing poetry.
This poem was written with a special message to his MOVE! team:
Thanks to MOVE!, for the first time in thirty years I'm under two hundred pounds at 196. How great is that!
MOVE! Brings
"MOVE!" brings a new awareness,
A discovered self-respect.
The knowledge that for wellness,
I must, not me, neglect.
The ability to understand.
Success comes not alone.
That for my past deficiencies,
I need not now atone.
It's in each present moment,
That I must be aware.
Success comes with the effort,
To, of myself, take care.
By changing those old habits,
I'm finding that new me.
And listening, I understand,
This is no fantasy.
Then guided I'm committed,
To, every day succeed.
Through "MOVE!" I'm always finding,
Most everything I need.
Patiently aware!
David 08/11/2023
