Valuing Ourselves

LadyParvati
LadyParvati Member Posts: 328
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
This poem was just sent to me by a friend on another list (I've altered some of the line spacing to shorten your scroll down; it was double-spaced all the way through):

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men . . .

They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.

They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.

They have compassion and ideas.

They give moral support to their
family and friends.

Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Comments

  • Tinabug
    Tinabug Member Posts: 158
    #2
    Thank you for sharing
    I love it & I hope it's ok if I share it with my girlfriends.

    Hugs,
    Tina
  • LadyParvati
    LadyParvati Member Posts: 328
    #3
    Tinabug said:

    Thank you for sharing
    I love it & I hope it's ok if I share it with my girlfriends.

    Hugs,
    Tina

    You are welcome to share it!
    I shared it without asking, but I know my friend won't mind at all!

    Sandy
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #4
    It's lovely, Sandy...
    And so approporiate for this forum. In addition to the difficulties of diagnosis, treatment, etc. ... I think one of the hardest struggles for women dealing with BC is asking for and accepting much needed and out-of-the-ordinary assistance from others. Because we are "hard wired" to put others first.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #5
    Christmas Girl said:

    It's lovely, Sandy...
    And so approporiate for this forum. In addition to the difficulties of diagnosis, treatment, etc. ... I think one of the hardest struggles for women dealing with BC is asking for and accepting much needed and out-of-the-ordinary assistance from others. Because we are "hard wired" to put others first.

    Kind regards, Susan

    This is great!
    This is great! Thanks!

    KYLEZ ♥
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #6
    Kylez said:

    This is great!
    This is great! Thanks!

    KYLEZ ♥

    Thanks for posting this!
    Thanks for posting this!

    Sue :)
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #7
    Ritzy said:

    Thanks for posting this!
    Thanks for posting this!

    Sue :)

    This is great Sandy! Thanks
    This is great Sandy! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
  • pitt
    pitt Member Posts: 387
    #8
    So true! Thanks for
    So true! Thanks for sharing. Pitt
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #9
    Women Are Unique
    It was good to read this again. Thank you for posting it. I am sure that many sisters will get enjoyment and encouragement from reading it.

    Fondly,
    Janelle

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