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Aunt Lucy Was Cross Fit

Lucy's heart silk was spun on the loom of God.
a polio angel breaking free from poverty's claw~ 
Graceful even in that metal legged chrysalis 
sowing rows of hope for the meek and faithless~
Fate taunting her steps with ripples of black ice.
navigating rutty avenues with a Duchenne smile~
Never a cross word for hordes of non-believers
despite the maelstrom of takers and deceivers~
She was glimmer in a mountain topped with grit.
with petrichor soul of a giver-born to be cross fit~

Copyright © Anthony Biaanco | Year Posted 2019

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Jan Allison Date: 3/3/2019 5:06:00 PM such a unique take on the theme Anthony she sounds like one amazing lady:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Anthony Biaanco Date: 3/3/2019 5:42:00 PM Hi Jan, Thanks for reading. She was amazing, through many tragedies I don't think she ever once lost faith. Anthony

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/3/2019 12:39:00 PM People with disabilities who remain so spiritual and positive truly amaze me, Anthony. Lucy accepted the crosses (or challenges) presented to her with such grace! Really enjoyed your poem. With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on a second-place win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Anthony Biaanco Date: 3/3/2019 5:40:00 PM Hi Carolyn, Thanks for sponsoring another contest I think the openness of the theme made it all the more challenging. Best wishes, Anthony

Panagiota Romios Date: 2/27/2019 7:09:00 AM As usual, Anthony, your poems always do overwhelm me. What a painting this creates! More Aunt Lucys needed in our lives. Panagiota Login to Reply Anthony Biaanco Date: 3/3/2019 7:53:00 PM Hi Panaqiota, thanks for reading, yes and there should be more of her type for sure

Caren Krutsinger Date: 2/27/2019 6:45:00 AM She sounds gritty, faithful, determined, and truly a warrior for God. Nice one! Login to Reply Anthony Biaanco Date: 3/3/2019 7:54:00 PM Hi Caren, thanks for dropping by and having a look at my poems, Lucy was a great person..one in a billion. Anthony