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Waking Up

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FormerMember

1 May 2011

Waking up one morning

Totally without warning

A splitting headache It was so bad

I could not appreciate the sunny morning

I went to the chemist for headache pills

But he sent me to my gp on the hill

My gp sent me to a specialist

Who said I was very ill

Now I am living with a brain tumour

Which I try to make light of with humour

I know I will soon die

From this terrible tumour

But  I must look back on the good life i have had

The many friends good and bad

That I have to be thankful for

So no need to be sad

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Daphne,

What a lovely poem. you wont die you have along way to go yet and alot more damage to do.

Look after yourself.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hugs mate - ta for sharing - want to know a secret ? every person on the planet is dying !

OK a day at a time from the day we are born. we can hide in a cold lonley place, alone, or we can walk in the sun with friends.

All any of us have is today - ask 20,000 japanese - no disrespect intended

No one is guaranteed tomorrow, yesterday has gone - We have today - Know the best thing about Cancer - it reminds us we are vunerable.

Do not have regrets - but listen to the wake-up call - Every day is a beautiful experience so many will never know - we are the Lucky ones.

Love and Hugs xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Well said John yet again.

I hope you are doing ok Daphne.

Best wishes, Christine xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

What a wonderful poem written with courage and strength. Keep fighting x x
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