October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the following poem which I wrote specifically for the BlogNostics web event Pinktober, is dedicated to all who have been affected by breast cancer. The disease has not hit me close, but I do know others who have been touched and this is for them.
Please contribute in any way you can, whether it’s by making a donation to a charity, doing a walk to raise awareness or simply educating others about the disease by disseminating information. We need to eradicate this disease. I hope the poetry below touches you, provokes you to act and brings you some peace if you’ve ever lost someone to breast cancer. Blessings to all.
My Journey in the Key of C:
cold
shivering
invaded like enemy territory
exhausted
tired of hiding my condition
worried
i don’t want to lose this life
sweating
like icicles in the sun
melting
floating
diminishing
vanishing
but not before i say
i remember every word you’ve said
every hug you gave
every touch you’ve placed
every kiss you laid on places public and private, my love
smiling
lips turned up like hot mugs of coffee on a work day
laughing
remembering silly times with my children
marveling at how much they’ve grown
proud of the people they’ve become
crying
i see how much you’re hurting
your strength is an inspiration
reaching
out for your hand
sister i love you
i know you love me
there is/was nothing more you could have done
pleading
please dry your tears
focus on our good years
sleep, eat, travel, love
live your life
be happy
it wasn’t your fault
never was
praying
asking for a multitude of blessings
please take care of the ones i leave behind
find a cure for this mind, soul, body, and spirit-space invader
content
i have angels waiting for me
how i’ve missed you so mom and dad
i long now to glide with you in the great ever-after
breathing deep arriving at sweet peace
glinting
the bright light is luscious and beautiful
flying
elevating
now
forever home
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Thank you for sharing this poignant poem. My mom is a breast cancer survivor. This gave me a peek at where she was at emotionally and spritually at that time. Thank God it’s been more than 10 years and Mom is still with us.
It’s so touching……can’t tell what am I feeling now…you have really done a great job…you are like an angel…….Tameka
AJ, You are very welcome. So happy that your mom is a survivor! As long as we keep making breast cancer awareness a priority we can continue to save lives. I was honored to work with the American Cancer Society last year and will work in any capacity to bring light to how we can overcome this disease. Blessings to you, your mom and your family.
Mohini, I am honored by your comment. This poem was like a gift. It came from somewhere else, through me. Blessings to you.
Tameka — I was crying by the time I got to ‘crying’. This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL & POWERFUL!
I will share this on my FB Biz Page at
https://www.facebook.com/DangerousLinda
Thank you!
What a beautiful beautiful poem and tribute…As always…..XOXOXOXOXO
So touched that you were touched Linda. Thank you.
Bongo, thank you much dear soul.
god bless the voice you have give to the cause thank you Tameka. god bless
Truly amazing, Tameka. This is gorgeous and full. Thank you, thank you.
What a beautiful tribute Tameka, loved it
tameka beautiful take on the cause….n very powerful too…loved it…:)
Roy, Sweepy, Rimly, Vaisakhi, thanks so much for your comments. I am thrilled that you all liked the piece. Happy Weekend!
I like it here as much as I like it there.
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Thanks Alejandro! I wanted to feature it on both sites to get maximum exposure for the work and BlogNostics! I never ask for shares, but guys please share this post with all who you think would be interested. We really need the clicks for BlogNostics so they can raise funds for the cause!
Cheers!
Your words have truly touched my heart <3 Thank you for sharing your poem.
Anna, I am glad you were affected by the poem. Thanks for your kind words!
So touching, thank you for this.
Thanks so much Jan!
I was truly touched by your poem. I’ve assisted several cases of patients with breast cancer. And they are very brave.
I loved how this journey unfolded.
Thanks Melissa. This poem means a lot to me. I hope it helped someone.
Nice information sharing and thanks for posting.
Cancer Resources, thanks so much for the comment and visit. So thankful also for all of the work you do on behalf of breast cancer awareness.