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Poem

eric38
eric38 CSN Member Posts: 583
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
The Beast

The corroding beast inside me dwells
My flesh it does consume
It's constant whisper in my ear preaches doom and gloom
There seems to be no answers. No solutions to it all
Nothing but a miracle will stop the beasts dark call
Yet in the midst of darkness, my spirit still sees light
It cannot destroy my soul or take away my peace
For, despite the war that rages on, Gods wonders never cease.
I see the tender beauty in all things every day
Life is fleeting, and shorter still for some.
I may never see the road ahead or what is yet to come
Sometimes it's hard to see the path that leads the way
My body may be overcome but my spirit's here to stay.
I have no doubt about the fact that God is with me here.
But, still the beast dwells inside and whispers in my ear.

Eric
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #2
    Wow
    Wow Eric,
    What a strong poem. Incredible.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 CSN Member Posts: 824 Member
    #3
    "I see the tender beauty
    in all things every day.."

    Eric, you are very talented.Thank you for sharing this tender, beautiful poem.

    -Pat
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  • Shayenne
    Shayenne CSN Member Posts: 2,342
    #4
    Jaylo969 said:

    "I see the tender beauty
    in all things every day.."

    Eric, you are very talented.Thank you for sharing this tender, beautiful poem.

    -Pat

    Eric
    That was a beautiful poem, kind of what I feel like everyday, you write just beautifully, it really hit me. Thanks for sharing that.

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #5
    Beautifully Written
    WTG, Eric!

    Very deep and introspecitve - you do me proud :)

    -Craig
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #6
    What a moving poem Eric; you
    What a moving poem Eric; you are truly gifted to be able to describe your feelings that way. Thank you!
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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia CSN Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #7
    Beautiful Eric
    I love it Eric. May the beast grow silent and only God's voice be heard in all the land!
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  • nudgie
    nudgie CSN Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #8
    That was
    well written !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #9
    Beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing this Eric. It touches me at a number of different levels.

    Peace and blessings... Rob; in Vancouver

    "It cannot destroy my soul
    or take away my peace
    For, despite the war that rages on,
    Gods wonders never cease."
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  • karguy
    karguy CSN Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #10
    Thanks
    That was a wonderful poem thanks for sharing.
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  • Aud
    Aud CSN Member Posts: 479
    #11
    Beautiful...
    ...Eric.
    Aud
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #12
    Wow
    Eric,

    That is so beautiful and profound. Thanks for sharing it.

    Defeat the Beast!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #13
    Hi Eric,you are very
    Hi Eric,you are very talent.Writing an English poem,it possibly will never happen to me.How have you been?Are you looking for a second opinion?Hope you are doing ok.Take care.
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  • Paula G.
    Paula G. CSN Member Posts: 596
    #14
    Wow, Eric. Just read this.
    Wow, Eric. Just read this. It is great! Have you written more? If not you should. It does say it all. Glad to see you on the board. I may have missed some posts. I have been keeping busy and trying to keep my mind busy and not thinking about cancer so much. It really doesn't help much but at the end of the day I have got more things done. Good to hear from you. Best to you Paula
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  • KFen725
    KFen725 CSN Member Posts: 108 Member
    #15
    Excellent
    Eric, this is really excellent. Praying for you, buddy. May you get your miracle!

    Kelly
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  • pluckey
    pluckey CSN Member Posts: 484 Member
    #16
    Thank You Eric for sharing
    Thank You Eric for sharing this. ((HUGSS))

    Peggy
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #17
    Great stuff Eric
    I continue to pray that you get the same miracle I got!!!!

    Lisa P.
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  • greybeard64
    greybeard64 CSN Member Posts: 254
    #18
    very nice
    Thanks for sharing that Eric. Keep the faith!
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  • luv3jay
    luv3jay CSN Member Posts: 533 Member
    #19
    Eric this is beautiful. Very
    Eric this is beautiful. Very touching and hits so deep. Though the beast continues to linger, you still hear the voice of God. You are blessed.

    -Sheri
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #20
    powerful
    Hi Eric,

    Sorry I took so long to read this and comment. This is very powerful- thank you for sharing it with us. I really think this should be published somewhere! I'd maybe send it in to Cure magazine, Reader's Digest, something like that. Really!

    Take care and yes, I believe God is in control in spite of "the beast" that is still within me. There is always purpose that can be taken out of all situations and conditions.

    Keep on fighting and believing!
    Lisa
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  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 CSN Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #21
    Great poem
    Hugs eric
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