| Have Faith.............
Posted: 1/6/2008 2:52:19 PM | The phone call pierced my heart like a knife and my mind went completely blank
Hello are you still there he asked? Words I could not releash.
I do not remember how long I stood still with the receiver in my hand
I finally tried to compose myself to listen to my best friend again.
As he went into more detail about the kind of cancer that he had
My mind screamed with anger my heart torn apart.
What I really wanted to do was punch a hole in the wall
Slough in a chair and and let go of the fear break down and bawl,
But I could not expose what I was feeling inside I had to stay strong for my friend.
I could not believe how calmly he spoke about this horrible disease
Maybe he was hiding his emotions to spare me from any grief.
At the end of the conversation he warned me of what to expect
And told me when I come to visit him don't dare cry or don't come at all.
Walking down that long corridor I kept telling myself be strong and respect his wishes
But when I entered his room what my eyes percieved I was filled with nothing but gloom.
He welcomed me with a huge smile and said I'am so glad that you are here
He grasped my hand and said thank you just being here means so much to me
And I realized his smile was genuine his spirit were lifted indeed.
We spent four hours talking and he never displayed any doubts
We talked about our younger years and laughter filled the room
Cracking jokes and tender hugs until visiting hours were were almost up soon.
Back down the corridor I walked much faster and hope replaced fear
For my dear friend before I left whispered in my ear don't shed a tear
I have you and my family and other friends I'am determined to put up a fight
This cancer is a battle,but I have so much amunition to fight it with all my might
And that amunition is love,hope,faith,strength,will,and much more from all who love me. | |
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| Have Faith.............
Posted: 1/6/2008 3:38:19 PM | Thank you Celestialheart sincerely
I hope you know how much this will mean to people
things from the heart are what they need!
DR | |
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| IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
Posted: 1/6/2008 5:27:28 PM | IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
It could strike anyone at any given time
This malady that robs lives
Which once were healthy,
But now confined
To chemotherapy,radiation,pain and sorrow
Stricken with fear,anger,hopelessness
Wondering will there be another tomorrow
Some people can't even say the word keeping quiet does not help
I or you wouldn't want to walk in their shoes
But if we ever do kind words can do so much isn't that what helping others in desperate need is all about
They may have their families and friends
But support coming from people they have never met
Would be a cherished gift they will certainly never forget | |
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| IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
Posted: 1/7/2008 6:29:12 PM | Do a deed of simple kindness,
Though its end you may not see;
It may reach, like widening ripples,
Down a long eternity 
Kind words are like refreshing rain
That waters crops and seed;
It brings new life to open hearts,
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| IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
Posted: 1/7/2008 8:13:05 PM | Hi Diehard,
You are talking to the right gal , I spent years working in publishing and have kept in touch with some of the people I worked with, even was a guest at their reunion this year.
I will tap what resources I can for information about publishing, my boss had a book published locally as a fund raising project so I will find out some of the details. I would also be willing to help with setting up pages and what ever I can help with.
I will try to submit two poems, one for the positive side, my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks before her 80th birthday and is a survivor still at 82. My sister lost her battle at 46. Which ever one that needs to fill a space can be used.
Also of note, can you donate to cancer research in general or do you have to specify a specific one? Might be worth checking out.
Take care,
Wendy Danford | |
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| IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
Posted: 1/7/2008 8:19:36 PM | Ok all
A letter from Wendy Danford that has lifted my hopes!
You see what can happen if we all work together...
Keep the poems coming....and if you don't write poetry, write something of your experiences. No rhyming required....
Tell about your experiences...good or bad....
They all fit together, don't they! All part of the big picture
Of the 200 plus that have read this thread...we should have lots more''
Don't be shy...just write something!
Diehard Romantic is feeling very positive about this!
Thanks Wendy...you are a Saint!
And thanks again PoetLover...short but so sweet!
DR | |
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| FOR THE INNOCENT CHILDREN
Posted: 1/7/2008 8:31:04 PM | The lives of innocent children spirits carefree
Running,playing,laughing,everything so new to them
Exploring their new lives hearts filled with glee
Their frail tiny bodies now lay in hospital beds
They do not understand not like adults do
They know their sick they don't understand the concept of death
But they feel love and understand kind words
That comfort them and bring smiles to their sweet innocent faces
And us adults know what kind words can do
When were sick,depressed,lonely,scared
Kind words give us strength,encouragement,hope,and much more
When we need them the most in our lives to lift our spirits high and carry us through
poetlover59
*Donated to the Poets Cancer project
Jan 7/08 | |
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| IT COULD STRIKE ANYONE
Posted: 1/7/2008 9:01:57 PM | | diehard romantic my heart is overflowing with so much joy and hope. I can't thank you enough for starting this beautiful,compassionate,caring,loving thread. Thank you so very much Wendy Danford you have also lifted my spirits and hope diehard romantic is right you are a Saint. When we all work together we can all do so very much for those who are battling with cancer. Thank you once again diehard romantic and Wendy Danford two very kind souls. | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 1:44:10 AM | Don't be afraid, to let go.
Life can be short,
that we already know.
But my friend,
Though you're near the end;
This I've read, and believe it is so.
Dying doesn't hurt; Living does.
And God wants you now; Just Because.
Figure this out, and we'll all know;
We're not going to linger;
When he wants us to go! | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 2:17:23 AM | the guided
forever guided yet feeling lost
to look for beauty at any cost
to feel euphoria and ride its wake
and understand what foregivings take
to close your eyes and feel the light
the strength within you to take the flight
and the solemn moments that lead to prayer
will now embrace you with love and care
sky | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 6:31:25 AM | | my dear friend sky I can't thank you enough your poem is so beautiful | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 6:59:28 AM | The battle was long and hard
but you were a warrior!
and though you may wear the scar,
you lived to fight tomorrow.
The love that you saw support you,
gave you the strength to attack.
It protected you all the way through,
and kept a strong eye on your back.
You were immersed in Hell, to die,
but you could never accept defeat.
We saw the grit, sparkle in your eyes,
and that smile of yours, so sweet.
You stood tall where others have fallen,
your will wrote the path of your way.
When that cancer first came a calling,
you kept it's devastation at bay!
For all of the tears that you cried,
and the moments you felt all alone,
To me, it is no great surprise
You are happy and back at home!
Never give in to the fear you feel,
you're stronger than you may know.
The successes you hear are real,
and that's the only way you must go!
Diehard Romantic
donated to the Poets cancer project
Jan 8 / 08 | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 8:01:45 AM | | Hi Unless otherwise requested, any entries that are put onto this thread will be considered donated the the project...if you don't want it to be...just mention it Thanks! DR | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/8/2008 8:19:26 AM | Sandy, I see you still in my minds eye
making games you only dared play
pushing all boundaries in your life
taking with no regret denying strife
this was to serve you well
for like a ram you charged through hell
never losing your lust of self
though fathomless the pain you felt
I watched as your mind in torment bled
heard your scream as the sentence read
death or void of mind a sleeping soul
one or the other was to be the toll
when they stood strong, you proved them wrong
for in you sang the most stubborn of songs
you wore the crown of steel with a laugh
life whole was your goal you would not take half
though pieces of the flesh surrendered
you my friend never bended
a lust for life you would not shake
breaking through all walls in your wake
many years after you would live
taking with pride all life had to give
In my minds eye Sandy, a lioness blessed
I see you still, raised claws of iron will
Sunoir
*donated to the Poets cancer project
01/08/08 | |
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| The Battle was long and hard.....
Posted: 1/8/2008 5:02:58 PM | diehard romantic now that is inspiration. Love gives so much strength and the will to become even stronger. An inspirational poem with such a happy ending or I should say beginning.  | |
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| The Battle was long and hard.....
Posted: 1/8/2008 7:50:37 PM | It never ceases to amaze me, the talent on this site...sunoir beautiful!
Poetlover...isn't this kind of cool!
I think our project is going to become a definite reality! Keep writing people..
Imagine how this can lift the spirits of those who are struggling..
It's all in our hands...let's put it together!
DR | |
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| Love and Support can make a Difference
Posted: 1/9/2008 2:45:50 PM | Life is a struggle
Many burdens we bear
Uncomplicated our lives will never be
But in times of distress
Such comfort we find from those who truly care
I remember when I was a child and a adolescent
I had my share of hurt and pain from cruel words and in times of sickness
I will never forget those who were there for me
When I needed them the most
Times when I was deeply afflicted
To this day they are still there for me
In good times and bad
Their love and support are treasures and I love them with all of my heart and soul
I'am so very grateful for all that I have
We have all gone through hardships
I myself have never had to fight for my life
And it breaks my heart to think of so many
Fighting for their lives right now
Yes I have experienced excrutiating pain
Been hospitalized many times
For many days and many nights
I was very fortunate for I was not fighting for my life
What brightened my days,eased my pain,gave me strength and much more
Came from all the love and support not just from my loved ones
But also from people I barely knew
And believe it or not from strangers too
Just imagine what our love and support can do for so many
Who are fighting for their lives at this very moment
It can make a tremendous difference
poetlover59
*Donated to the Poets Cancer project
Jan 9/08 | |
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| Love and Support can make a Difference
Posted: 1/9/2008 8:41:42 PM | diehard romantic I couldn't agree with you more,regarding Even a smile can be helpful!
A smile can do so much
Hearts most definitely touched
Brighten a dreary day
Helping others in some kind way
Whatever one might be going through,especially those in great need
A smile and kind words can go along way and give hope and much more indeed | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/10/2008 2:54:57 AM | malicious enemy
destroyer
restraining victims
evil influence to devour many lives
opponents against this enemy
so powerful
war erupts the battle begins
evil versus good
good versus evil
this battle can be defeated
with intense force
vigorous will to live | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/10/2008 8:44:51 AM | Well spoken Poetlover
we have now hit 21 poems, stories and reflections...all printed and ready to go
PLEASE if you have not donated..do so..it will be appreciated by a lot of people
It would be nice to get to 100
If you have donated...keep em coming..they are all very good!
*If you have a small memory or a dedication to make..send it along
It doesn't have to be in poem form..
DR | |
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| Food for thought......
Posted: 1/10/2008 9:07:59 AM | No you..No me
There is no you, no me,
we are all in this together...
no escape from destiny,
no pill to make it better.
There are no secrets known
to make this go away
It cuts right to the bone,
no matter what they say.
There is no magic cure,
we haven't come that far.
All there is, are words
that come right from the heart.
A hand offered when we fall,
to lift us back up straight.
A simple telephone call,
when we are full of pain.
No-one should face it alone,
would that work if it were you?
could you sit there in your home,
and face that awful truth?
Could you fight without an army,
would you even stand a chance?
would it not just be disarming,
and the cause of your last stand?
Get up and do your best,
if only to put others at ease..
It can hit you like the rest,
it's a non-discriminating disease.
There is no you, no me
We are all in this together.
Diehard Romantic
donated to the Poet's cancer project
Jan 10 / 08 | |
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