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Open Poetry #39

Pink Ribbons - Repost

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

0 posted 2006-10-11 11:05 AM

I'm not the same woman I was last year.
Pieces of the me I was are no longer here.
But that's OK, for this way
I discovered depths of courage I never knew I had.
The dreaded diagnosis changed my life completely,
But I've learned to appreciate just how very sweetly
Breath is drawn at each new dawn.
I've learned to cherish the joy, banish the sad,
And experience the wonder of simply being alive.
Don't talk to me of odds, for I know I'll survive!
I'll wear my smile and share my style.
I've not been diminished as a woman at all!
I'm victor, not victim, no matter what you think,
For I've stood up and stared down Death
And made him blink
And learned my way a bit each day.
I'm a woman with pink ribbons, standing tall.

Written for a very dear friend... reposted for all those who are standing tall and fighting for their life. It is October... Breast Cancer Awareness month... and there is still no cure.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2006-10-11 11:59 AM

Amen Ruthie girl, and thank you for this beautiful reminder of the strength these ladies share in common bonds. Hugs.

Refugee
Member

since 2006-08-04

Posts 97

2 posted 2006-10-11 12:43 PM

Stared down Death, and made him blink.

I love that.

I love that alot.

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2006-10-11 12:45 PM

SweetLady~
This is a most important 'repost'~
Thank you for caring ... and for sharing~

I've passed this on before ... and will do so again~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~
~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2006-10-11 11:49 PM

thank you for this

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2006-10-24 12:19 PM

Gentle Spirit, Refusgee, Marge & Dixie: Thank you all so much for your kind reception of this oldie... It's important to me for many reasons... I thank you for reading. *S*

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