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Posted: 1/18/2008 6:35:42 PM | My mind as of late has been preoccupied, but as I've been sitting here thinking about this thread I realized that it is true that I have lost a friend to cancer. A young mother of the age of 43 was taken , and sadly left a ten year old daughter behind. I write this for you Annie.
Pride and Joy
All you ever wanted
was a child of your own
fight for this you did
a daughter from heavens to you was sown
Elation filled your life
when you spoke of her I saw light in your eyes
this bundle of joy was your pride
of that you could not disguise
Our friendship was full
years brought us wonderous play
never did I think
from this world you would go away
A new job took you
away from me
of a future for your daughter
you wanted to see
One fateful afternoon
your sister I did meet
as we were both
walking down the same street
I asked of you
how you had been as of late
something told me in her eyes
that her answer could not wait
Diagnosis of cancer
was your's at an early age
seems with rapid growth
through your body it did rage
A couple of months ago
sadly my friend you had passed away
your pride and joy left behind
my heart did so agonizingly sway
I couldn't believe it
so young were you to die
never in my mind could I imagine
that you lay up their in blue skies
Your daughter
now left all alone
father is absent
through life alone she would roam
A tear fell silently
as this news to me was told
anger filled me
left my body cold
Why can't a cure
be found to end these needless deaths I ask
it is my soulful prayer
that answers will come no longer hide behind a mask
May our future generations
bring to us relief
so that cancer
shall no longer to loved ones cause grief.
Dedicated to cancer research
Jan 18, 2008 | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 6:41:12 PM | Thank you Wabbit
for not only rekindling my faith in this,
but for offering up from your heart such beautiful words and thoughts!
Anyone else out there have something to add....
I know you do..and so do you
Let's make this a reality
DR | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 7:05:00 PM |   Wabbit, so nice to see you dropped a lovely poem! I know how much you loved your Grandmother!! hugs
Mountains to Climb
Life deals so many the hardest of battles
Tender young children
yet to know of our pleasures
Loved ones of age
lived their lives as they should
Mothers and Fathers
enjoying parenthood
Yet this pain could come to any of us tomorrow
Whom is to know
if tomorrow brings sorrow?
This is something we all bring to mind
Everyday as we watch others leave us behind
Yet the battle has been won by so many
True stories of courage
fighting this hard lengthy battle!
Winners are many
Fighters by the score!
With Hope and Faith
Could be many more!
Let this be the battle that lightens your mind
May each of these hearts
still Have Mountains to climb! | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 7:16:35 PM | still have Mountains to climb
the hills turn to plains
then angle
steep
get yourself a good slide
cuz that is all we cando
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Posted: 1/18/2008 7:38:16 PM | When the feelings bring ya down
don't want to just frown
hangin around
slide
When dem folks make ya mad
or way sad
feeling so bad
slide
When the man's on yer case
they mention disgrace
get right in your face
slide
With hands round the back
cuffed even shacked
you'll never go back
slide
Could be right in plain sight
under the spot lights
ifin it ain't feel quite right
slide
When they attack your kind
false evidence they find
still in your mind
slide
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Posted: 1/18/2008 8:09:10 PM | | You all might want to check the beginning of this thread and read! See what its purpose is supposed to be! Just a thought. | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 8:34:15 PM | When conclusions are jumped
you don't like being bumped
or smacked in the rump
slide
When different ways come about
new drugs they all shout
yet your so full of doubt
slide
everyone reminds you your sick
there is no magic trick
to get off of the stick
slide
When they think they're so kind
they baby your mind
just put them behind
slide
not everyone feels like its over
not everyone feels like its bad
not everyone feels appocalyptic end to the world
some rather laugh at such ideas as being mad
there is inspiration in sarcastic humour
though some just don't understand
the men and ladies in black tie and gown
will still dance to the boys in the band | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 8:37:21 PM | This freakin' thread is for Cancer survivors.....or those that have lost someone!
I find no sarcastic humour in that. Thank you! | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 9:00:34 PM | swell .... well ... I did loose someone [my mother] and my close friend neighbour is a survivor... and if you have no understanding of humour and its uplifting benifits to survivors ... then I feel sorry for you. | |
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Posted: 1/18/2008 9:04:01 PM | | I am sorry for your loss Thorb, yes I have lost many as well. I find no humour in the way you displayed it. Different people, different feelings, I guess. I found nothing beneficial in that poem. I am very sorry. No need to be sorry for me! I take this very , very seriously. I have lost many in my family. It is no joke, is all. | |
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Posted: 1/19/2008 1:42:41 AM | Not that anyone asked me or even to presume I have anything other than an opinion,
but I see both sides of what you guys/gals are saying.
I see the sadness of it all and how we have all struggled with that,
and I see the side where we have to kick it aside as best we can.
Please keep this going...more activity today than any other day
this is awesome...It really can all be in print!
DR | |
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Posted: 1/20/2008 8:05:21 AM | How We Cope
Death of a loved one
rips a family to the core
lost so wandering
not sure of life anymore
How shall they continue
without this loved one near
some heal through laughter
while others shed silent tears
Grief is handled
through so many ways
yet within each heart grieving
tragedy still there plays.
Dedicated to Cancer Research
Wabbit
January 20, 2008 | |
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| New Forum Heading Needed
Posted: 1/20/2008 10:10:03 AM | I think if some how a new forum could be started, with a heading such as "Please Donate Poem for Cancer", it might attract more attention, as people would know what the forum was about. Currently, I think people may brush over the existing forum, thinking it is just another group of poems. Even if the new site only directed people to the original "Food for Thought" forum, it would help.
And I think that positive or even funny poems are also needed, as the book is a collection of poems to raise money, but not necessarily poems just about cancer. All types of poems can be included. I think DH has mentioned this before. Maybe more people would buy a book that had a wide variety of poems, as otherwise it might appear a bit too depressing or heavy duty for purchasers. You have to reach a market of potential buyers, and to reach a wider number of people, it may be better to have a diverse range of poems included. It may also mean that more people have poems they can contribute.
M | |
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Posted: 1/20/2008 5:32:10 PM | For Roger
He is gone but his spirit remains
Whenever i hear Norweigan Wood or Annies Song
An earth man who made the way for others
I hear him in the wind and will love him always
Do not be afraid dream on my friend
Your love is still with me and spirit will not end | |
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Posted: 1/20/2008 7:50:52 PM | OP: The verse below is my first attempt at writing poetry. Any suggestion for improvement would be most welcome. I wrote it this evening for a friend, a very talented musician who passed away in September, 2007.
"Staying in Tune"
He was young and swift and talented,
Courageous to the end,
He enriched our lives immensely,
We should all have such a friend.
Athlete, musician, and dancer,
“Three months…” they said you’ve got,
The cursed word was “cancer”,
Precious time, but not a lot.
For me, it came before you,
Glimpsed the anguish and the pain,
Your strength is my example,
Should it ever come back again.
Un-be-known we played our music,
My banjo and your guitar,
Unaware our silent duet,
Would take you where you are.
If you read this bit of poetry,
From your place up in the sky,
Please add yourself a verse or two,
That we both can sing on high! | |
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Posted: 1/20/2008 9:31:51 PM | Thank you Mystcial
short but very sweet!
It is appreciated!
DR | |
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Posted: 1/20/2008 9:34:19 PM | 4 All Seasons CA
When you write from the heart there is never any way to improve it
It's a very nice poem and I think you should keep writing!
Thanks for sending it this way!
DR | |
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Posted: 1/21/2008 8:18:58 PM | Be a Survivor
The odds are there to be beaten,
nothing is written in stone.
the pot can always be sweetened,
because you'll never fight it alone !
Who says it's a death sentence ?
it's not like a rope on your neck !
Just summon up your resistance,
and get it all straight in your head.
It’s a set-back, not a bitter end ;
you can do it if you really try !
Look at the faith of your friends,
you can see it there in their eyes.
Believe in yourself, as they do.
Get up off the ground and fight.
You have the will if you want to ;
don’t fade away into the night.
Say the word over and over again,
until you hate every damn letter.
make a fist from a trembling hand,
and smash that disease forever!
Smile and the world will know,
that you are no longer afraid.
stay focused, no matter how it goes,
and it all will soon go away !
One by one and bit by tiny bit,
the survivors out number the lost.
they battle and never give in to it,
no matter what it may cost.
Be a survivor, it’s there in the cards.
fight for what you want to achieve !
Better to wear a lifetime of scars,
than to give up and have to leave.
DR | |
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Posted: 1/21/2008 9:34:24 PM | Autumn
season of unspeakable reason
edge of night caught within breaths storm
sail away dock upon golden shores
memories held arms entangled
memories catch hold the stern
sail away dock upon golden shores
smiles of strenght bare sail
hold fast steady the light of smile
sail away dock upon golden shores
fight rains fury as winds shatter
smiles kiss arms embrace
sail away dock upon golden shores
I look to golden shores smiles
I miss You
We will sail again on Autumns wind
Dad I...
Sail :)
Firststp
*donated to the poet cancer project*
whatever today is :) | |
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Posted: 1/21/2008 9:43:26 PM | Celest everyone feels,have feelings and show it differant ways,who is right in how one chooses to feel... letès not judge,accept and perhaps understand... we are NOT all the same
I had an uncle that accually laughed (his way of dealing with the pain he felt)
we are all differant in many aspects in life...
Judge not those that feel differant,accept there remarks as how they feel pain* | |
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Posted: 1/22/2008 1:57:37 PM | | I would say your he was very lucky to have had you as a friend. I am sorry for your loss. My best friend is struggling with cancer and it is hard to watch her suffer. | |
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Posted: 1/22/2008 8:09:26 PM | OP: Please see below for end result of some reflection and minor revisions.
"Staying in Tune"
He was young and swift and talented,
Courageous to the end,
He enriched our lives with kindness,
We should all know such a friend.
Athlete, musician and dancer,
“Three months…” they said you’ve got,
The cursed word was “cancer”,
Precious time, but not a lot.
It visited me before you,
I felt the anguish and the pain,
Four years makes me a survivor,
If it never comes back again.
Unbeknown we played our music,
My banjo and your guitar,
Unaware our silent duet,
Would take you where you are.
If you read this bit of poetry,
From your place up in the sky,
Please add yourself a verse or three,
We both can sing on high!
4_All_Seasons_ca | |
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