hope is the last eye lash left
when you are bereft of
all other hair on your head
when it died overnight
after the second chemo
did its best
when you stare at your
reflection in mirror glass and
don’t recognize yourself
because the cancer has
invaded every part
of your body
so you take your mascara
from your cosmetic purse and
with its wand you build up
layers to give some
definition
to that one lonely lash
because surrender
is not a word that resides
in your dictionary
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Author:
Cassie58 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: don’t give up, this is an old poem
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Good wishes to you. Don't give up!
All in the past. All part of my journey. Thank you for reading about it. Best wishes to you.
Live with a smile till the very end. 😊👍
All in the past, but I agree with you. Smile through it, even when you are filled with fear. Smile for the benefit of your loved ones, who are terrified. Thank you so much for your words. AP.
The least I can do Cassie. 😉
The entirety, especially your very short but telling Comment speaks of an experience gone through and survival. True?
Well writ anyway....
It’s in the past. My survival story. I was lucky. Four friends weren’t. I miss them. Thank you so much for your visit and your thoughts.
You are not just a canny poet, you are a survivor .. and then some .. 💜
And you are a friend as well as one of my fav poets Neville. 💜
No, never give up.
Strong emotive words Cassie.
Andy
Thank you Andy. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Survival is everything. All in the past.
This is such a inspiring message of hope even during the darkest of moments! Thank you for sharing a snippet of your life's story. I hope you are doing infinitely times better today than you were yesterday with your warrior soul that only knows the four letter word that is HOPE! ❤️
Thank you for such a warm review. A long time ago now, but not forgotten. Have a lovely day and sorry for a belated response. 🌺
Superb work. Hope springs eternal.
Thank you for your encouraging review Thomas. Pleased you enjoyed the read.
You just broke my heart, wow how you have described it so vividly. ❤️ ❤️ Emotion and imagery makes me see it and feel it in person.
Thank you Teddy for your empathy here. Such a warm review. Pleased to say, it’s all in the past. 💐
Amazing poem by warrior who win her battle over cancer which gives hope to other warrior. congratulations
Thank you for a lovely review Dayena. You are appreciated. 🌹
hi cassie i can relate to this poem
as i lost my wife to cancer
and know what they go through
godbless you xxx
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