missyk Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I'm not sure where i want to post this...just want to make sure it get it on here. I sent it to Mom and she suggested that i post it for all of you to see. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Survivor The one who stands tall With shoulders held high. Wearing the bald With a gleam in their eye. The one who looks deeply In the eyes of their kids; Clings to them tightly And kisses their lids. The one who sits crying With hands to their head Cursing, then sighing, Then praying to mend. The one who is lost And unable to scream For in counting the cost They're unable to dream. The one who finds peace In the breaking of dawn. The one who finds comfort In the words of a song. Each faced a day Of unspeakable strain. Each found a way To deal with the pain. Each should be praised, Held high in esteem. They've run the gauntlet And still look serene. So i take my mom's hand And take each step as it comes. I walk when she walks And run when she runs. The ending unwritten; The tale still spins... And pray at the end It's she who will win. Melissa H (missyk) Nov. 20, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 It's absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing with us! I'm also really glad to see you post. How are things going for you and your Mama? love, Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Oh Missy how touching and so true. Did you write that? Oh how I miss my mom. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 oh Missy.. you touched my heart deeply...tears are swelling and flowing down the cheeks. dear girl. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Missy, So true, so beautiful. Thank you J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Missy..that is utterly beautiful..I caught a few sobs. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Just beautiful , Missy. Thanks for sharing. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Yes *blush* i did write that. I started writing it when mom was first going through chemo, after sitting in there with her and seeing everyone in every circumstance. It sat, and sat, and sat because i didn't have an ending i liked for it. I found it again the other day and thought, "Well, i'll just type it up as it is." It finished itself while i was typing. Thank you all for your kind words...but it is I who should be thanking you for showing us all what it means to be a survivor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Melissa, this is just beautiful. As a 2-time survivor, as I read it, I felt myself stand alittle taller, cry alittle, feel proud and at the end, to run and win. Would it be ok to print and frame this to hang in my living room, with your name on it, of course. This really has given me more motivation than ever to "run and win". Thanks Missy Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyf267 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Absolutely beautiful...and so very true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Nancy, I'd be honored for it to hang on your wall. And all the best to you!! With love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Missy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that was beautiful, and I am so glad to see you posting! I've missed you, my e-friend. love to those two gorgeous ladies in your avatar, too! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Missy, You should be so proud of yourself. What a wonderful job you did. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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