Cancer Ward

firm by your side
my heart is shattered
where will I find the strength



AP: 2nd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Manassian Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 10:43 PM
Oh...such a pain filled write. Where, indeed. How does one cope? Your questionku leaves one with longing for healing. Thanks for your visit to my Constanza. Much appreciated.
Gauthier Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 7:58 PM
Thank you, Eileen. Much appreciated.
Raynes Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Hugs Line, this is such a poignant write. Beautiful and so intimate.
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Very appreciated, Lewis.
Tripp Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:14 AM
Sorry you are going thru this. You will find it.
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Thanks, Rhoda. Much appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 6:44 AM
- Powerful ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Thanks, Sunshine.
Warrior Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Excellent Questionku my friend...where do we find the strength, so true... best of luck Line...god bless and happy holidays...^WW^
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Thank you so much,^WW^
Vaso Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 12:41 AM
So heartfelt, wish this never had to be true. :(
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:02 PM
Absolutely, Arthur.
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 12:22 AM
So few words say so much and having been there with my hubby and father you have to find an inner strength either as the patient or the carer by but believe me it is so so tough:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Jan, my deepest feelings for everything you have gone through. Line xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Oh wow Line, what an impacting pen. Love em brief and potent. My best to you. Hugs!
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Thank you so much, Maureen.
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