Weary

bodies fall weary
cancer metastasizes 
another friend gone
funerals leave tears of bronze
survivors shine in shadows

faces fall weary
cancer metastasizes
no one is immune
the spirit strengthens through trials
survivors shine, smiles bring hope





By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, June14, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Onclaud Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 12:58 AM
powerful!...best of cheers to you for this superb win, rhonda!..:) huggs
Guzzi Avatar
June 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM
We must be ever vigilant to protect ourself from all the bad around us, in the evironment & spirit! Congrad's on Your Win Light & Love
Brown Avatar
June 19, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Joann's "Contankacerous" contest Rhonda. Love, Carol
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June 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Congratulations on your win!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
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June 14, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Rhonda, enjoyed..pd
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