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Inspired

I awoken this morning
And a new day has risen
On this day forth
I will be free from this prison.

On December 13, 2010
I knew my time was nearing
It is not death or dying
That I have been fearing.

It's the fear of losing all I love
And those I know that need me
I'm letting go of all those thoughts
It's what I need to free me.

Life is just a journey
A beginning and an end
It has an expiration date
An angel it will send.
Until that time, my thoughts must change
So I can live "the now"
A patient I met at chemo
Has really showed me how.

We cannot change our yesterdays
Nor count on our tomorrows
But what we have is here and now
And not a time for sorrow.

I want to savor every day
Bring joy back to my soul
Finding Sharon again
Will be my goal.

Note: I was inspired to write this poem by a young woman I met at chemo treatments. Still battling
cancer after 10 years. At the onset of her cancer, she was raising two young boys (three years old and
12 years old). Although her cancer has now invaded many other body parts, she continues to live her
life to the fullest. She was so bubbly, I first thought she was a nurse. When I listened to her story, I was
ashamed of how I threw in the towel on Day One. She was truly an inspiration. God bless her strength
and courage. I pray for her.
© Shar ©
February 15, 2011