In shadows, danced fears, silent and stark,
where courage met whispers of the dark.
Within the storm, a silent battle waged
strength and hope in trembling hearts engaged.
A ribbon weaved in tales of grief and pain,
a silent plea that we may break the chain.
With every tear, a story softly told,
of bravery and grace, both young and old.
During the struggle, seeds of hope bloom,
a testament to courage in gloom.
In unity, we stand, hearts intertwined,
facing what was once confined.
Through trials, resilience shall ignite,
a beacon shining in the darkest night.
With love as armor, we march hand in hand,
defying the odds, we make our final stand.
In every battle fought, a hero found,
within those depths, a strength profound.
Cancer upon flesh, cells bound,
taken too soon, never again around.
Hope is a deadly game as cancer pushes,
rippling along inside of us, souls of ashes.
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Also published on Medium.com
About the Creator
Denise Larkin
A writer with a BA in Arts & Humanities (specialism Creative Writing), studying for an MA in Creative Writing, writes poetry and fictional short stories. The author of Time to Run, The Island of Love, Darkness, and The Non-Human.
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Outstanding
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Compelling and original writing
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Comments (5)
This was very tragic. Sending you lots of love and hugs 🥺❤️
Wonderful words about hope.
Excellent wording.
Beautifully crafted words. Cancer ruins lives.
A wonderfully worded poem.