Nette Onclaud Poet Tanka

Winning the Chase

She battles fatigue
by road climbing and painting
bolder palettes splash
on flamed wigs, on glossed canvas…
with punk, outracing mad cells

Monster tissues grow
yet lust for life soothes barbed pain
caroling to stars
and praying 'neath hopeful moon...
“I bless unforgiving C. ”

Past  stage 1, she jousts;
vicious fibers lose the chase
her zest, not anger
conquers lymph nodes' erosion…
scaling roads, painting fresh scenes!

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For dear friend Eena who is in remission;
may you live fully!

Contest of PD: PINKOCTOBER

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Skat A November 7, 2013 at 10:37 PM Nette, lovely impressive win................ SKAT

Poet Destroyer A November 6, 2013 at 2:04 PM Hello PINKTOBER, POET CONGRATULATION ON YOUR HM WIN --- NETTE --- 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~

Litan Dey November 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM Winning the chase for winning PD's heart..."I bless unforgiving C. ”this is so beautiful line.Best luck in the contest

Sandra Adams November 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM beautiful poem Nette...you describe that "c" word so brilliantly...nice dedication to your friend...I hope she continues to beat that monster! hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta November 4, 2013 at 6:19 AM Heartfelt dedication to Eena, nette

Russell Sivey November 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM I know what it means to be facing the possibility of having cancer, but to actually have it...these feelings would ensue most certainly my friend! I really enjoyed reading this awesome poem this evening! What a passionate piece, Great Work!!

Delysia Hendricks November 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM Awww, Nette, a beautiful dedication to your friend fighting the dreadful disease. A brave girl indeed. Strength to you both, my friend. Licia :-)

Carly Lalion November 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM Playing catch-up here. Gutsy verse overtaking a disease with solid, triumphant images." Caroling to stars" hit me.