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Let
Me
Try this
A new way
To express our thoughts-
Share our mathematical hearts

My
Left
Breast aches
Cancer cries
My Life proves worthwhile
As chemotherapy invades

Can’t 
Wait
To share
With students
Poetry in math
Lessons from the pain and healing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Thomas Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 6:37 AM
You are a person of great strength to be able to think of poetry through such adversity. You have my greatest admiration! Wonderful poem, written in a beautiful form. You're in my thoughts and prayers ~Juliane
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June 13, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Rhea, I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers and pray that God grant you strength and courage to forage ahead, great write, take care D-ncye
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June 13, 2008 at 6:42 AM
I am impressed Rhea, with your courage and determination. You must be an awesome teacher, a person who touches lives. God Bless. Vince
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