It tolls for thee

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N. B. Title taken from 'For whom the bell tolls ... it tolls for thee" by Ernest Hemingway

8/6/25

this is the third time hubby’s rung the cancer bell since twenty nineteen we’ll never lose hope his cancer can’t be beaten and cherish each day I now love to write poems to invoke laughter and to make folk smile life is for living humour makes a difference use YOUR pen wisely

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/7/2025 5:42:00 AM

You and I can relate on our illness. So it is right to smile and think positive. HUgs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/7/2025 1:09:00 AM

- When everything feels meaningless and dark, hope and humor are important - It is in the difficult moments that we must find the courage to fight on, Jan - A new day brings new opportunities, and with perseverance and faith in the future we can write our own story of victories and triumphs :) - Sending hugs to both of you :) -

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/6/2025 5:50:00 PM

This touched me deeply—your strength, love, and light-hearted spirit shine through every verse. That third stanza made me smile. Thank you for sharing your journey with such grace.