William Donovan Poet Free verse

A Poem To Michael With Cancer

We are defined by many things in our lives.
  You're a good son. A great older brother.
  An eagle scout and crazy ass metal guitarist.
  A firebug and science nerd and my neighbor.

  I know cancer is devastating and destroys.
  Loved ones become targets for loose anger.
  There's only one ending. Life or death.
  Your victory is remaining Michael.

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM Hello William, a lovely poem for Michael your brother. He will likkew this poem you created for him. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 26, 2017 at 9:47 AM A tender moving pen. Thank you for sharing it. Warm thoughts xomo William Donovan October 27, 2017 at 6:57 PM Thank You!

Silent One October 26, 2017 at 8:33 AM As a cancer survivor, I can feel your pain.. Thankfully a lot of people recover from it now.. I wish the best for Michael.. William Donovan October 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM Thank You. Michael is coping better. 1 more (hopefully) week of intensive chemo and in a month a telling scan!

Canny Amah October 25, 2017 at 9:54 PM there's one fight of life ... courage's the arm of a winn'ng warrior ... for when all fails, courage announces the victory! cheers! William Donovan December 23, 2017 at 10:03 AM Thank You! Powerful words.