Smile

Smile

A Poem by MNeilsen
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Inspired by a picture taken last Oct. as my sister began her fight against breast cancer.

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Each morning I am greeted by four smiling faces
A picture of my sisters and I taped to my office wall
In a glance you can tell all but one of us are wasted
 
My mind drifts back as it does every day
Over all the hurdles that life has thrown
The sober one’s way
 
But hers is the brightest smile of all
Joyous and so full of life
Belying the battle she began that fall
 
My sister in law, my brother’s life
Until he told me the news
I had never heard him cry
 
Months of treatment began really quick
Chemo, radiation and then surgery to fight the aggressor
With a smile she braved them all, pray they did the trick
 
The stocking caps will hide the lack of hair
New, less revealing shirts her now missing breasts
I wonder is that radiant smile hide her fear
 
She has faced it all
With such courage and strength
I have yet to see a fearful tear fall
 
That smile is still in place today
Though her struggles are not yet over
She continues to fight all that cancer throws her way
 
A sigh and it is time to start my day
With a silent prayer that it is God’s will
That Nay prevails and that glowing smile remains
 
As I face life’s minor scrapes
This picture reminds me
To keep a smile on my face

 

© 2009 MNeilsen


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MNeilsen
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The poem is honest in intent and definitely catches my sympathy. I like the picture which I can imagine. But I confess, I have no taste for defiance in the face of sickness poems. I know sickness is a key part of life and human resiliance is uplifting, but I find them hard to enjoy. I wld never go looking for such poems on a bookshelf. But that is just one person's view and many wld disagree with it.

Posted 14 Years Ago


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LJW
Very beautiful. My sister-in-law died of lung cancer just 3 months after she was diagnosed. I know the pain of losing someone to cancer but also the joy she brought to my life and the example she left behind: never give up and have a positive attitude.

Posted 14 Years Ago


This write was beautiful it brought tears to my eyes because she has so much courage with this horrible thing going on in her life. I will put her and your brother in my prayers. Also thank you for the review I am newbie in writing but this poem has inspired me.

Posted 14 Years Ago


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Oh wow. I really like this! I think people that can smile and be strong through cancer are some of the most amazing people in the world!

Posted 14 Years Ago


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breast cancer is terrible.
your poem is a nice tribute

Posted 14 Years Ago


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wow, it brought a tear to my eye. its a really good poem. i wish her the best.

Posted 14 Years Ago


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Awww. this is such a cute poem! I hope your sister gets better. It would be a shame if she didn't. God Bless!

Posted 14 Years Ago


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When you're a writer, it is natural that you read alot. Therefore you have explored a variety of novels, songs, poems and even short stories for one that will capture your heart and your imagination like the first story you ever read did. I must admit that after years of struggles and years of searching, few can still pull me from the reality of the world and touch my heart. Maybe it's the circumstances I am going through with now...but this poem broke through all those barriers I have placed up and touched me. I am not saying this just to say it. But you have a talent and this poem proves it with every word.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Its a good poem, I wish the best for your sister in law.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

You know this poem touched me. I've seen the picture in your office and have seen her smile in real life. She inspires everyone she meets, I'm sure. I know she is honored by your poem.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The poem is honest in intent and definitely catches my sympathy. I like the picture which I can imagine. But I confess, I have no taste for defiance in the face of sickness poems. I know sickness is a key part of life and human resiliance is uplifting, but I find them hard to enjoy. I wld never go looking for such poems on a bookshelf. But that is just one person's view and many wld disagree with it.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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