A Bride

she pads her bra
and smiles at her reflection - -
here comes the bride

my mum had breast cancer around 16 years ago and beat it : )

Jack Horne for PD’s Pinktober contest

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Kathryn Collins

November 15, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Perfect, Jack. I'll bet she is a vision and you too - looking into her survivor eyes.

Skat A

November 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Jack, , lovely impressive win................ SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

November 6, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Jack, this one I took a different way before I read your footnote. HOw interesting it was inspired by you mum, I did not even know she had survived cancer. BIG congrats for your win. (you won, I hope!!)

Poet Destroyer A

November 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Hello PINKTOBER, winning poet --- JACK --- Thank you for embracing my contest with your poem. I took my time on this particular contest, many heartfelt poems:-(... If you'd like:) stop by my latest blog "Hold My Pen While I Write." In there you will find my very own PinkTober invitation. Take Care & have yourself an awesome day... xox~ LINDA

Scott Thirtyseven

November 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

She must be a great woman. Go that contest.

Phyllis Babcock

November 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM

A big hurrah for your mom .Glad she did. Have been busy finally finished our deck before the snow came. Our fall is done and winter is on the way. I hate the thought of winter. The roads are very slippery at the moment so decided to stay in today and catch up on some comments. love phyl

Nette Onclaud

November 4, 2013 at 7:03 AM

one big hurrah for your mom, jack... your 'ku says it all; superb!..:) huggs

Jon A Cavanaugh

November 3, 2013 at 11:26 PM

What a great victory poem. Good luck in the contest.

Poet Destroyer A

November 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Thank you Jack, for always supporting my contest when you have the time or inspiration...luv~ LINDA

Russell Sivey

November 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

This is fabulous news Jack(that she beat cancer)! I really enjoyed reading this immensely wonderful write this evening my friend! What a glorious piece, Great work!!