Pink Vulnerability

I continue to feel
the searing pain. 
ever constant.
so keen.
Not the kind
    that heals fast,
      open wound that closes.
But, the kind that stays vulnerably
       with the passing years.
Three decades 
        and still counting.

Woe to this pain!
With laden anguish, 
The heart's bemoaning.
Thinking it was born
     without a name.
Only to find then
     at a much later time;
giving in.
Oblivious now.
Unashamed
    that my bosom groans,
        complains.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 2/11/2016 6:28:00 AM
I was looking through my favorite poems and got to enjoy this one again.
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Date: 11/7/2013 10:33:00 PM
Wendy, lovely impressive win................ SKAT :)
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Wendy Meyer
Date: 11/10/2013 10:38:00 AM
SKAT,,,(and to all poetrysoupers)....THANK YOU for this unexpected honor and recognition....(I'm suddenly shy and speechless)...I never knew my little piece of imagination could win..my heartfelt THANKS...In Love & Light, your dear soup friend ~ Wendy
Date: 11/6/2013 2:00:00 PM
Hello PINKTOBER, winning poet --- WENDY --- Thank you for embracing my contest with your poem. I took my time on this particular contest, many heartfelt poems:-(... If you'd like:) stop by my latest blog "Hold My Pen While I Write." In there you will find my very own PinkTober invitation. Take Care & have yourself an awesome day... xox~ LINDA
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Date: 11/10/2013 10:33:00 AM
LINDA,,,(and to all poetrysoupers)....THANK YOU for this unexpected honor and recognition....(I'm suddenly shy and speechless)...my heartfelt THANKS...(bowels brimming with joy and gratitude)....i shall visit your latest anytime at the soonest...In Love & Light, your dear soup friend ~ Wendy
Date: 10/19/2013 8:43:00 AM
This is a powerful and deep piece about a disease that needs a cure. Full of emotion and depth Nice job Thank you for the comment on my Senses poem. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Wendy Meyer
Date: 10/19/2013 10:09:00 PM
robin,,thank you for stopping by and leaving a personal comment...thanks for your poetic senses shared to one and all...friend, wendy
Date: 10/19/2013 8:23:00 AM
This should be the anthem for breast cancer. I am adding you to my Favorite poets. Outstanding work.
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Wendy Meyer
Date: 10/19/2013 10:15:00 PM
to richard,,thank u for this and thank u for all your heartfelt, thought-provoking poetries..your poetic devotion is an emblem of boundless expression of the human heart and mind..thank you always...--friend, wendy
Date: 10/12/2013 8:21:00 AM
Loved it. Wonderful emotional poem.
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Wendy Meyer
Date: 10/12/2013 1:28:00 PM
Hello ms. Mont,,grateful to you for such positive words...new friend, Wendy
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