This poem was used with permission of the arthur, Lyle E. Harris, Sr. Harris is Journalism Professor Emeritus of at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash. His son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS (multiple sclerosis) in 2005.

When the brain refuses to ask, answer, do or tell.

A dedication to my friend, who suffered Multiple Sclerosis.

Poem.

Multiple Sclerosis.

This is my first short story, I beg you all to be nice…

The fear of going fast on a horse and overcoming that fear.

Details of my first weeks dealing with my MS diagnoses.

Excerpt From My Diary, Fun In The Sun (In Moderation) If You Please, Multiple Sclerosis.

The scariest thing that’s ever happened to anyone ever.