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The Chase

I remember when the chase began So many years ago. I saw you turn, so terrified You had just met your foe. Deep in your eyes I saw the fear, The why, the when, what for? Wondering when death would come, Knocking at your door. Then with resolve you looked at him Ready for the fight , Your fear had turned to anger You fought with all your might. The battle lasted many years, The wounds, they took their toll. One night while you were sleeping, The angels took your soul. Now we who still are breathing Remember how you fought, And even though you could not win, The precious moments that you bought. Brenda Meier-Hans October 2012 3rd place Contest: One Sad Poem

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/29/2014 11:58:00 PM

It is difficult to see a loved one having to fight death so hard, but I don't think they realize how much it means to us that they try.... I like the smooth rhythm and rhyme of this emotional write. Congrats on your win, Brenda!.... I noticed a small spelling error on the word "angels" in the 4th stanza.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/30/2014 5:34:00 AM

Thanks Kelly.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/25/2014 8:20:00 AM

So sad n emotive Brenda, really sorry! Well penned congrats dear! Hugs!

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/25/2014 8:22:00 AM

Thank you Dr. Sharma

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/23/2014 9:20:00 PM

I'm so sorry, Brenda. Congratulations! Hugs

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 11:42:00 PM

Thanks Maurice. Six years ago already.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/23/2014 9:14:00 PM

Thank you Brenda, for the reply to my comment :)

Paul Callus

Date: 9/23/2014 5:04:00 PM

This is very touching Brenda, especially knowing that it's a tribute to someone who shared a big part of your life. The memories will linger on...may the good ones help to soften the sad loss. Take care....and congrats on your merited win. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 6:31:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul.

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 9/23/2014 1:14:00 PM

Beautiful and lovely write,Brenda...Congrats on your win...

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Olusegun

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/23/2014 6:11:00 AM

Congrats on the fine win, Brenda

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:35:00 PM

Thank you Dr. Mehta.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/23/2014 1:20:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Brenda this brought a tear to my eye again:-( hugs jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:34:00 PM

Thanks for your support Jan

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/23/2014 1:08:00 AM

Wow!!!! Thoughtful write indeed..:) congrats!

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Olive

Francine Roberts

Date: 9/22/2014 11:54:00 PM

awesome piece Brenda, many congrats on your win in PD's contest

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:34:00 PM

Thank you Francine.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/22/2014 9:26:00 PM

Brenda, Congratulations, :) enjoy your win, and stop by my latest blog "We Will Never Know" if you have time, or if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/23/2014 2:33:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/30/2014 5:20:00 PM

Is this about cancer? It is a really great symbolic poem that I enjoyed seeing today.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/30/2014 5:37:00 PM

Yes Andrea. My husband died of Cancer in 2008. I wrote it for him.

John Posey

Date: 8/30/2014 1:29:00 PM

Brenda..... Your talent is displayed and used here to create beautiful tribute to a loved one..... May the comfort you bring to others through your writing be felt in your own heart and soul..... Jake

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/30/2014 1:34:00 PM

Thank you John for the kind words. I think I feel it as I write it thus the result. I am happy if someone finds peace, laughter and love when they read my poems.

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 8/30/2014 12:42:00 PM

I like your poems too. They are enjoyable to read and skilfully put together. Keep writing!

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/30/2014 1:31:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement.

Fabiyas M V

Date: 8/30/2014 10:10:00 AM

It is powerfully and deeply penned,Brenda. Very touchy....Thanks for your comments on my poem.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/30/2014 11:05:00 AM

Your welcome Fabiyas you deserved it and thank you for reading mine.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 8/30/2014 8:07:00 AM

This is beautiful Brenda, I'm adding you to my favorites and I'll be back for more.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/30/2014 8:49:00 AM

Wow thanks for the great complement Jerry.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/29/2014 8:45:00 PM

Wonderfully written poem, Brenda, though so sad that the people we love need to fight these courageous battles...many in my family too. Your words were moving. Sandra

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/29/2014 9:35:00 PM

Thank you truly Sandra. Yes unfortunately cancer and other sicknesses just won't stay away from our loved ones.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/29/2014 8:08:00 PM

Wonderfully penned Brenda.....Life shouldn't be that hard....many courageous battles are fought everyday....I pray for their souls and their families...hugs Tim

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/29/2014 9:33:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words Tim. It happened long ago and though I have had lots of battles I have also had an awesome life knowing our God is an Awesome God.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2014 5:26:00 PM

Oh Brenda such a lovely tribute to someone who has fought a courageous battle with cancer - close to my heart with my husband being cured and sadly my father being terminally ill with this vile disease. A great write:-) hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 8/29/2014 7:01:00 PM

Thanks for ready and I wish your father well.