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Life is funny. It takes and it gives. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, life took a lot from me physically, spiritually, and materially. However, it gave something back to me: my voice, my passion to write, to tell my story, to share my thoughts

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 23 of 336

Softly, it sneaks nearer, Lurking, slyly waiting for its moment. Silently it watches, Patient in its urgency, Subtle in its encroachment. Slowly, its wings unfold. Struggle fades, misgivings flee, Acceptance becomes salvation. Grace is bequeathed, Peace overwhelms and death embraces.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leave me alone: 8 of 44

Go away. I said again, go away. I don't want you here. You suck me dry, take all the air from the sky invite trouble, shame and pain into my life. You're too big to ignore, but I just wish you'd go away. Instead you sit there. Not speaking, quietly planning, sending clear messages that you own my body now, and you'll do as y...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 8 of 36

It is a tragedy when any parent loses custody of their child, but in many cases, it is necessary for the welfare of the child. In Brittany Spear's case, a judge looked at the evidence and decided that one parent, the father, showed the ability and responsibility-level to care for the couple's two children and the mother did ...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Causes of breast cancer: 2 of 5

Despite decades of research, doctors do still not have a definite answer to the cause of breast cancer. However, they do have significant data that indicates there are a number of "risk factors" that contribute to the development of the disease. Knowing the risk factors involved in developing breast cancer are key to prevent...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Harsh effects of breast cancer treatment: 1 of 1

Treatment for breast cancer is painful, debilitating, time-consuming and heart-breaking. It affects not just the patient, but those around her. And it is preventable. The sooner one is diagnosed, the less chance more invasive treatments will be necessary. The good news is that in the last few decades, treatment has come a lo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 118 of 220

Along the rocky path The tree stands alone Singly amongst its peers Struggling for survival Boughs burdened by age Weathered thin Ravaged by storm,wind, fire Yet standing Trunk straight, tall Gently weaving upward Limbs still nurturing What lies beneath Graceful branches Unbending, conquered not Felled by no whim of nature N...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Surviving breast cancer: 7 of 13

When breast cancer hits you, your whole life changes in a matter of seconds: there is before "BC" and after "BC". Your entire life has taken a 180-degree turn and no matter what direction you were headed in before, you are now on an entirely different path. Every woman fears hearing the word "cancer". However, we fear the wo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 306 of 562

Where are you? Where did you go? Why did you go? I needed you all this time you've been gone, Through the endless days and black-filled nights. Didn't you know? Didn't you know when you stepped away, You'd leave me behind aching for your warmth, Searching, yet never again finding it, Doomed to walk, cold, bereft for comfort ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a cat changed our lives: 16 of 29

Cats are special creatures that can bring joy and pleasure to a life, even a dog's life. When I brought KC, a small, black and white tuxedo cat home, she changed my dog Sam's life and my own. When Sam was younger, he never seemed to stop playing; he always had a tennis ball in his mouth ready to play fetch. If none of us wer...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 228 of 393

Sam, you are my best friend, companion, and savior. Are you truly a dog? I wonder sometimes. Throughout our travels and calamities, you have been my protector, friend, mentor, playmate and yes, a funny sort of soul mate. I look into your eyes and see such wisdom and love. Sensitive to all my moods, you know me better than an...