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About This Poem

Ribbon Tied

you took both my breasts
leaving me with a flat chest
worse, feeling like less - 
   I feel like a man even
   in my most beautiful dress


11/12/12
Black Eyed Susan
*Dedicated to all women who have lost a breast (or both) to breast cancer - and also to my friend Pam who I just found out yesterday  (11/14) has it and is beginning radiation

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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 4/8/2013 11:49:00 PM
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    soupmail.
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    elizabeth wesley
    Date: 1/30/2013 1:43:00 PM
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    A tragic situation that affects so many. How dear of you to remember!
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    autry emanuel
    Date: 1/27/2013 5:09:00 PM
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    touching
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 1/20/2013 5:28:00 PM
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    I am so moved by this one, ...and pray that your friend will be okay. We all know someone who has gone down this difficult road. A timely poem, Susan. _
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    Rachel Kovacs
    Date: 1/20/2013 11:38:00 AM
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    I also wrote a poem about breast cancer. Read Mammogram. I think that they both speak of how women tie their breasts to their self-esteem.
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 1/18/2013 11:04:00 PM
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    gosh dang, no new poems in over two months?? soupmail
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    jack horne
    Date: 1/13/2013 2:09:00 PM
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    reading this touching and sad write again - I hope your friend is doing OK. Thanks, Susan - great contest, as always : )
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    Tim Ryerson
    Date: 1/11/2013 4:57:00 AM
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    Just wanted to thank you for thinking enough of my poem to place it on your winner's list...I am truley honored...I can surely identify with this poem, Susan...My youngest daughter had to have a double mastectomy 3 yrs ago after going thru radiation and chemo...so far she is cancer free, thank God...I hope your friend Pam is doing well - Tim
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 1/10/2013 8:57:00 AM
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    I am so honored for the win in your recent contest, Susan, but what is much more important for me to say is this poem dedicated to the plight of so many women, is more significant and important to be read. Thank you for calling attention to breast cancer again...there cannot be enough said. God Bless your friend. Thanks again
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    jack horne
    Date: 1/1/2013 12:48:00 PM
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    love this touching tanka, Susan. Happy New Year to you – sorry I’ve been away from Soup for so long (my wife recently left me for someone else). Thanks very much - loved your contest. Congrats on all your wins : )
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    harry horsman
    Date: 12/29/2012 11:42:00 AM
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    wonderful sad and also a dedication to those unfortunate.. congrats on your winner...happy new year..
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    Abdul Malik
    Date: 12/25/2012 1:47:00 PM
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    Wow! This is good. I know exactly what you mean. My sister-in-law is in the similar situation. I wish you MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 12/23/2012 9:27:00 AM
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    A quick visit to your nice poem. - Wishing you a peaceful and happy Christmas! - / / Send you a big Christmas hug!! Anne-Lise :) - / /
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 12/19/2012 10:18:00 PM
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    and another one!
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 12/19/2012 3:48:00 PM
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    soupmail for y a.
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 12/7/2012 6:46:00 AM
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    A Super Congratulations on your placement in P.D....'s "Femme fatale" contest Susan. Love Carol
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    S.Jagathsimhan Nair
    Date: 12/5/2012 7:01:00 AM
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    Thanks for the placement in the tail rhyme!! Jag
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 12/4/2012 2:36:00 PM
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    Hi Susan, I wanted to take time to thank you for hosting your contest. I appreciate you picking my poem and honoring me with a win. I hope you will enter my contest as well. I enjoy your writing.
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    Jon A Cavanaugh
    Date: 12/4/2012 11:01:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your first place win.
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    Tahera Mannan
    Date: 12/3/2012 9:55:00 PM
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    Many many congrats for this touching write and win.
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 12/3/2012 7:51:00 PM
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    Congrats Susan, love this poem short and powerful, Rose xxx
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    SKAT Aces-
    Date: 12/3/2012 5:42:00 PM
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    deep~SKAT
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    Tim Ryerson
    Date: 12/3/2012 3:42:00 PM
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    I'm a man but surely identify...daughter had a double mastectomy five years ago...she's doing fine...great tribute and congratulations - Tim
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    olusegun Arowolo
    Date: 12/3/2012 11:14:00 AM
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    Beautiful write with nice rhythm...Congrats Susan on your superb win...I love this..
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 12/3/2012 3:42:00 AM
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    Congrats on your winning place Susan xx
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 12/2/2012 5:41:00 PM
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    Congrad's on your winning write. Light & Love
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 12/2/2012 9:42:00 AM
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    This is also a very wonderful and great dedication/ poem my dearest friend, Susan. MY BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUPER WIN! Thank you so much also for your big support for me. love and big hugs, Leonora
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    Vicky Tsiluma
    Date: 12/2/2012 8:51:00 AM
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    Powerful writing Susan! Congrats on your win!
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    Joseph May
    Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:00 AM
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    a poignant write Susan....congrats on your win
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 12/2/2012 7:08:00 AM
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    A touch of levity and a very serious message blended to perfection. Congrats.
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