No end in No end in No end in
sight No end in sight

No hunger No hunger No hunger
for this fight this fight

Might take this Might take this Might take this soul and take to flight

I'm staring at the void, grown out of this 
old game, cos this night has lost its flame
And chronic life is not my game

No end in sight 
No freedom from this wretched plight
Just searching for the faintest light
                          
Patience is the hardest thing I know when
resistance is futile
When I've got no strength to go and resistance is futile
Won't you throw me a bone


This song highlights the frustration and angst many of us experience at times when facing the reality of chronic illness. Sometimes we stare at the void and wonder at the meaning of life and if there's enough meaning to keep going. This isn't an easy topic and I hope the song leaves people a little uneasy. Sometimes it's easier to turn away from the very hard issues but sometimes just talking about these things is hugely helpful. 

The name of the song comes from a twitter hashtag that the chronic illness community use to share thoughts, questions and solidarity. We do search for the faintest light and we face these things together. 

The song wrestles with the matter of patience in the face of a lack of hope but ends with a slightly cynical plea to 'throw me a bone' as we call for greater levels of understanding, awareness and impetus in research. 


No End In Sight

Talmandan