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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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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. I wrote this in 1994 for a dear friend, Kelly Jo Myers-Madoian. It has been posted here on PIP several times, twice by me and twice by another dear friend some of you know as Rainbow Girl. I hope you'll forgive still another posting of it... October is breast cancer awareness month. And every day, somewhere someone is receiving that dreaded diagnosis. As I was reading this poem's previous postings, I was struck by how many of our own have been silenced by some form of cancer... and so this is dedicated to missing friends as well as those fighting the fight... in sincere hope that someday, all forms of cancer will be nothing but a bad memory. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I, too, imagine a day, when medical students are shown the horrors of chemotherapy, whilst they shake their heads in horror of such a "cure"... And you can repost this one as much as you like, as far as I'm concerned. I don't believe I know of a single family who hasn't been scarred by cancer in one of its numerous forms.  Love you Ruthie.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
To me, you can totally repost this. An amazing message has found its way here to Pip everyone! Yes, the diease is a scary one and people do pass away from the diagnoses. It pains me to think that people can suffer greatly like that. I believe that one day this awful curse will be just of a bad memory too, Ruth.  to youARCTIC WIND |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh Ruth, my mind was racing and thinking,"and she never said a word about her problem" but then I came to the ending. Thank you for reposting this.It needs saying. latearrival |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One, you need not apologize for reposting this fine, compassionate poem. In fact, I suggest you post it EVERY October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year we have new pipsters who would not have read it before and I believe this is an important read for every woman to read. We all have been touched my this dreaded disease in one way or another. I lost my grandmother to breast cancer. You are a beautiful person and poetess. May you never hear the words that your friend heard.   Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(wipes tear) Oh Suthern, this deeply tugged at my heart in that it speaks to the emotional core of many on two levels..........one in how too many wonderful friends have been victimized by this atrocious disease and leaves way too much heartache and suffering in our world.........but also of the incredible courage so many sufferers and survivors alike share together, determined to stare this disease in the face regardless of how bad it is and live their lives to the fullest! (huggies) Two weeks ago I was blessed to have volunteered at the 2009 Susan C. Komen Race For The Cure in Portland as a Course Marshal and Cheerleader, where I guarded a busy street intersection to make sure all the participants/pedestrians were safe, and at the same time cheer on all the survivors and their families. It was an especially emotional time for me because one of my few best friends at KBOO Community Radio where I've volunteered for almost five years now who I trained into creating his own news segment, Edison Carder, is fighting for his life against an ugly form of cancer presently. I would see him every Wednesday when I produced the news for soooooooooooo long, and now not seeing him there while he's in a convalescent state can't help but make everyone want to tear up. So while I certainly volunteered in honor of everyone affected by this dreadful disease, I especially did so for Edison that day, even if his case wasn't breast cancer!  (huggies) This is a most powerful, enabling read, my friend, thanks soooooooooo much for sharing!  XOXO, Lisping Hibiscus "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - don't really know what to say, as this one hit me over the head like a ton of bricks with inner feelings. Great post, and great write... BC |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
So well said - such an important poem on so many levels. Thank you for reposting and I hope that you continue to do so every year. Love, Alison |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
This is a resounding write that touches so many people. I'm glad you reposted. ~Cheye x |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Ruth, for this deeply significant, compassionate and also powerful write. And of course I join in your wish that someday soon the ghost of cancer will be vanquished. Love, Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You folks are the best... I hope you know that! *S* I'm sitting here, shaking my head... This one's always been special to me... even more so after a personal scare this past year. I can't express how much your responses mean to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! *S* |
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