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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2003-05-26 08:08 PM

Picture by Josephine Wall

* * * *

I wrote this for someone I know who has been
diagnosed with cancer and is currently going
through gruelling chemotherapy treatment.I
received a letter written by Alison which gave
an insight into how she was dealing with her
illness.The following is a quote from that
letter which inspired me to write the poem.

"Being diagnosed with cancer in many ways
is a 'stripping experience' and a time when
you need to develop all the 'self' you can get.
The stripping of your identity makes you feel
set apart, singled out from the herd.You are
not like the others.I try to tell myself
it's because I'm 'special'."

* * *

For Alison......

I cannot begin to imagine
Just what you're going through
But there are so many people
Who think the world of you

The cards that you've been dealt
Have been of the cruelest kind
As you try to search for answers
They must seem so hard to find

I stumble over my words
Not quite knowing what to say
As I extend my hand of friendship
Via the words I now relay

Through my words I try to reach you
'tho I've not seen you in a while
But one thing I do remember
Is your warm and friendly smile

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2003-05-26 08:13 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, dearest friend, I send many angel hugs your way as I know Alison will always cherish your friendship smile and it is just that that will help her get through this difficult time and heal! (wipes tears) You are an angel of poetry, sweet friend, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down and you are sugar to her heart as you are sugar to this family, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2003-05-26 09:49 PM

Keep the friendship, for what you have given
Alison is a priceless gift. One she needs
and surely will treasure...

The best to both of you.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2003-05-27 03:33 AM

this is beautiful...

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2003-05-27 05:19 AM

Enjoyed...James

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2003-05-27 05:24 AM

Very touching situation and this poem is exemplary of a true friendship. I commend you highly for the way in which you posted this with simplicity yet containing such depth.

Eric

El_Campeador
Senior Member

since 2003-01-29

Posts 761
Ohio, USA

6 posted 2003-05-27 08:25 AM

Sometimes just reaching out is enough...

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

7 posted 2003-05-27 03:56 PM

A smile and a hand to hold mean so much.

I'm sure your friend is grateful to just know you and know you are reaching out to her.

Hugs, Marti

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2003-05-27 05:22 PM

Sue: This is a warm and caring poem and I'm sure it will reach your friend Alison and help her get through her ordeal.

Betty Lou Hebert

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