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Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

0 posted 2004-06-21 08:20 PM

Becky was discharged from the hospital this afternoon after her bone marrow biopsy. The doctors now know she lymphoblastic lymphoma, which often is also in the marrow. If it's found there, he says her intense therapy will last about a year. She has a long road ahead of her….

For my friend – Becky

Branches strain to reach down
To touch the weary traveler here
Sun’s rays fight to shed their light
but the road yields darkness and fear

I see her marching stoically
Chestnut mane cut to stubble
I call out for her to wait for me
Running now, over briars and rubble

Her shadowed eyes search mine
For a hint of cringing distaste
‘No one wants to join me here
they pass by in fearful haste’

‘I am not changed,’ she cried out,
‘since before the demon cancer came
but they are shy of coming near
have they no care? No shame?’

I reached out my hand to her
‘I’m not afraid of this disease
for I know you’re on the right road
to find health and surcease’

One step upon the road was hard
Two steps fatigued her more
But still she pushed along the track
Til we heard the ocean’s roar

The sun was just arising and
in glory's colors on this slope
We rested a moment then journyed on
down this road called ‘hope’
Right now, all I can do is cry my words
onto this page
filled with sadness
filled with rage
but
There will be poetry later to make you smile

I promise.

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

1 posted 2004-06-21 08:36 PM

This beautiful write brought tears Sharon.

Becky

Maree.

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

2 posted 2004-06-21 08:46 PM

wonderful caring words Sharon...

hugs to you and Becky
M

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

3 posted 2004-06-21 09:46 PM

PdV,
Becky needs your friendship and support. And you do it well. My Nancy Lee has been cancer free for almost 18 years! May she find comfort and strength in your words and friendship. And may you stand strong on her behalf. Peace...

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

4 posted 2004-06-22 01:07 AM

Poet, please tell our little White Dove I'm still praying for her. And, thank you for expressing your feelings here so we could know about what she is going through (and you, as well). Hugs, jo

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2004-06-22 02:26 AM

beautiful gift here

I'll be praying for the long haul

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2004-06-22 09:21 PM

Lovingly written Sharon...

My healing thoughts and prayers go out to Becky.

~Heart Hugs to you both~

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

7 posted 2004-06-22 09:46 PM

Oh my, such a gift you give in your friendship and support and such a touching write, it speaks of struggle yet hope. All the best to your friend, may she be blessed with health again and the strength to find it.

Hugs -- Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2004-06-27 02:11 PM

I missed this first time around, and to miss your caring heart is not a thing I take lightly. I join you as well is wishing her the most tender, loving thoughts in this time of need. Beautiful Sharon.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

9 posted 2004-07-02 11:04 AM

The ending just epitomizes friendship. *S* Thank you for letting her know there's no road she has to walk alone...

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

10 posted 2004-07-02 11:39 AM

Beautiful Sharon. Becky will be in all of our hearts and prayers. Hugging you for this. Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

11 posted 2004-07-02 01:17 PM

I was not amazed at all that the prayer circle in Pipps was answered when loving friends stick together it is powerful! Hope she is finding today so much better than yesterday.

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