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!