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Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

0 posted 2006-10-19 02:21 AM

CANCER

What was my verdict? Nine months to three years,
That’s not enough time I said through my tears.

Why me I asked the Lord, what did I do?
Is it because I seldom talked to you?

A six-letter word tore my world apart,
It made me think and search my heart,

It made me weak, yet made me strong,
It made me think of things I did wrong.

It took from me the life I once had,
It made me angry and sad.

It ate at my body as it took its toil,
But I would never let it get my soul.

It even took away part of my brain,
But I still see the rainbow after the rain.

As I fought this disease night after night,
It made me see people in a different light.

As it made me grow sicker day by day,
It took my husband and friends away.

Being so sick that I could hardly drive,
Yet I’m still thankful I’m alive.

Tumors and no hair is all that see,
A shell, where Becky used to be.

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2006-10-19 03:13 AM

I hope this is not another true story, Becky. If it is, you will be in my prayers if that is okay? Well written poem here.

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

2 posted 2006-10-19 03:29 AM

I have a friend that has been going through that this past year, an awful thing to go through but praise be to God we believe she has it licked! You express the journey of it very well.

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

3 posted 2006-10-19 06:22 AM

It even took away part of my brain,
But I still see the rainbow after the rain.

my favorite lines...a great attitude to take

M

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2006-10-19 07:22 AM

touching piece

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

5 posted 2006-10-19 08:40 AM

Thanks to all.
I have been battling this for 4 years, Thank you for the prayers
I have never shared my poems, just write them and put em away till i found this site
Again thank you.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2006-10-19 06:07 PM

Nice writing...thanks for sharing...hugs...James

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2006-10-19 06:55 PM

Hello Becky and welcome to Passions.
I am adding you to my prayer list
and sending healing thoughts your way.
It's good to write it out...it really does help.
We have a prayer circle here
if you ever have the need..just let me know.
We have even seen miracles happen.
But do keep up the writing, and we'll be right there beside you.

~Warm Smiles & Healing Hugs, Nancy~

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

Kira Aso
Member

since 2006-09-26

Posts 351
Closer to Hell...

8 posted 2006-10-19 07:15 PM

This was a very moving poem Becky. (And it has painted me a picture of you're true strength)

Welcome to Passions!

I hope to see more of you're incredable work soon. (If you don't mind you'll be on my prayer list also)

Hugs and Hershey Bars coming you're way!

MAVBEAR
Junior Member

since 2006-10-19

Posts 33
Louisiana

9 posted 2006-10-19 08:29 PM

Becky, to say the least a very touching moment in time you have shared, most of the time life is so unfair in the way it deals the hand but sometimes when the hand is dealt the gift of life is given in a way that maybe during an entire lifetime we could never discover its gift in any other way, thank you for sharing this moment with me ,, Mav

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

10 posted 2006-10-19 10:05 PM

Becky
know that you are in
my thoughts and prayers
thank you for sharing
this part of your life

Allysa

Senior Member

since 1999-11-09

Posts 1952
In an upside-down garden

11 posted 2006-10-19 10:48 PM

<3

seraphin
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

12 posted 2006-10-19 11:53 PM

Becky,

You came here to write, and found those that wanted to read your words.

You came here to cast off some heavy burdens, and found those that respected your stregnth.

You came here to vent, and found those who would keep you in their prayers.

I think you came to the right place at the right time. Stay strong, keep writing, and know we care.

Sandra

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

13 posted 2006-10-20 07:25 AM

WOW, I'm overwhelmed, thank you all so very much for all the prayers and encourging word.
God Bless each and Everyone

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

14 posted 2006-10-21 03:01 PM

That"Shell" is covering a whole lotta substance! ~ Strength, nobility, courage, and an indominible spirit!

What a shame for you to have also experienced the loss of your husband and friends. This surely was a poem to put a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.

Hang in there, Darlin'! You are so much more than the some of your body parts! You have a spirit that shines on!

I will keep you in my prayers.

Loving, Healing, Hugs,
EA

A Romantic Heart
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

15 posted 2006-10-21 11:56 PM

Welcome to PIP my thoughts and prayers ae with you!

All things are possible with God!

J. M. Barrie, the playwright, may have said it best when he wrote, “God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December.”

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