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You Make Me Smile

You Make Me Smile

the diagnosis came as a shock
life altering-all came to a stop
several surgical scar forming resections
steady course of skin burning radiation
multiple courses of poisonous chemotherapy
grueling grind of gut-wrenching nausea
valleys of deep depression
alternate with hills of happiness
each day another day of life
totally different than the day before

through it all you have 
managed to maintain your
sharp wit and sly humor
I am truly amazed that
despite the desperate circumstances
you can make me smile

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Karen Jones Date: 7/1/2025 1:59:00 PM Sent u soupmail today :0) Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 7/1/2025 4:06:00 PM Got and sent a reply. Thanks

Deb M Date: 7/1/2025 1:46:00 PM WOW Oliver....a very profound and real write! I read this several times. Life sucks sometimes but the love and support from another can help ease the load.... especially with humour! Brilliant write! Debx Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 7/2/2025 7:25:00 PM Thanks much Deb

Karen Jones Date: 6/29/2025 11:59:00 PM What an original and endearing approach to the contest! Oliver thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok? Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 6/30/2025 3:24:00 AM Sounds good and thank you. I am so glad you are doing this project and feel humbled you will include my work in it. This was an excellent contest. Best

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/21/2025 9:14:00 PM Very, very nicely done, Oliver -- with surgical precision too. ~ Gershon Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 6/21/2025 9:27:00 PM Thanks Gershon.

Jacqueline Elston Date: 6/21/2025 12:30:00 AM So well written Oliver 'valleys of deep depression alternate with hills of happiness' is so spot on as it reminds me of a dear friend of mine who is now 90yrs old and has had cancer for over 20yrs and she still lifts me up & rings to share her joys of her beloved garden, over things that's un noticed by many. She makes me smile when l hear her voice on the phone. J Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 6/21/2025 3:07:00 AM Thank you Jacqueline. Glad she is such a good friend to you and can still smile through her many years of cancer

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/20/2025 11:43:00 AM I enjoyed reading your "You Make Me Smile" write. Life comes with pain/hurt. Sometimes humor is all one has. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.................. Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 6/20/2025 12:26:00 PM You are right. Thanks for reading and good luck on yours as well.

Charles Messina Date: 6/20/2025 11:22:00 AM Life is tough sometimes, but as tough as it gets a little smile every once in a while, can make someone's day so much better. Best wishes in the contest, great writing! Stay well. Charlie Login to Reply Oliver Mckeithan Date: 6/20/2025 11:34:00 AM It is. Thanks Charles