Face It With Courage

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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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Constance La France

Date: 8/7/2024 2:44:00 PM

Mark, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, well done, Constance

Mark Toney
Date: 8/7/2024 5:25:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. I appreciate the effort you put in sponsoring your ongoing series of poetry contests.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/29/2024 1:58:00 AM

Faith, Love and Hope are our anchor in good times and mostly in hardships.. We always get empowered by healthy loving relationships.. surrounded by beautiful souls who lend a hand and heart and walking the path of serenity we can survive.. great message in a wonderful poetry! A great pleasure to read you, Mark.. God bless you. Best regards.

Mark Toney
Date: 6/29/2024 9:15:00 AM

It’s so good to hear from you, Besma. Thank you for brightening my day with your gracious observations that always lift my spirits. Kind regards ~Mark

Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2024 9:22:00 AM

So well written Mark and whilst my husband doesn't have terminal cancer, we have gone down the cancer journey 3 times now. one thing for sure it made us have a kick up the backside about life and what truly is important. congrats on your win - a poem sadly many can relate to. hugs jan xx

Mark Toney
Date: 6/28/2024 9:32:00 AM

Jan, thank you for your thoughtful comment. Both you and your husband are warriors.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/28/2024 9:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful "The Big C" write/picture. A wonderful ending. That is all one can do... Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................

Mark Toney
Date: 6/28/2024 9:25:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. I enjoyed your poem “Time” too, with the grandfather clock ticking away. Enjoy your weekend!

Di11y Da11y

Date: 6/28/2024 12:55:00 AM

This is an emotive read Mark, I've two cousins and the husband of my friend with this journey and the beauty and courage they've mustered brings into focus what living is about. Beautiful inspiring words x

Mark Toney
Date: 6/28/2024 7:26:00 AM

Your comment is inspiring, Dilly Dally. I experienced the same with my step-father.