6/27/2024
Third Place (shared) / C Forms - Carpe Diem Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France
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inspiration for the poem came from the song "Personal Jesus," by English band Depeche Mode, written by Martin L Gore.
Face it with courage … Your own terminal illness Though you have reasons to dread think good thoughts instead Your own terminal illness Though you have reasons to fear keep your loved ones near Can’t sleep at home feeling all alone Thoughts do roam in dark places unknown Thoughts of no tomorrow fuel uncontrolled sorrow Overwhelming stress from so many tests Under duress with no success Lost hope of recovering Now death is hovering Don’t stay discouraged Face it with courage … Your own terminal illness Though you have reasons to dread think good thoughts instead Your own terminal illness Though you have reasons to fear hold your loved ones dear Can’t sleep at home feeling all alone Thoughts do roam in dark places unknown Thoughts of no tomorrow fuel uncontrolled sorrow Lost hope of recovering Now death is hovering Face it with courage … Your own terminal illness Don’t stay discouraged Face it with courage Beware of rancor Hope is an anchor (Don’t stay discouraged) Face it with courage Hope is an anchor Face it with courage …
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