The Sun Welcomes Me – A Poem
The theme for Lens-Artists Challenge #12 is Path. This reminds me of some poems I have written about the path I have traveled.
We may have decided on a destination or direction to go, but we don’t get to choose the path to get there. It is true in my journey. It was through pain and suffering, travel high and low, to come to where I am at this point in my life. If a time machine could take me back and give me a chance to choose a path, I wouldn’t have chosen a different path. I believe there is a reason for every season.
This poem was written in reflection to my diagnosis of stage IV Melanoma cancer in 2008. I went through six months of harsh chemotherapy treatment, three surgeries, and two months of radiation therapy. After the treatments, it took two years of physical therapy and ongoing exercise to recuperate. My left leg still suffers lymph-edema (swelling) and requires daily exercise and wearing the compression stocking.
But, I’m happy! My physical condition motivates me to go to the gym with my husband and go walking either with or without him!
The Sun Welcomes Me
Journey through high and low
amid worrisome melanoma cancer.
The sense of mortality heightened, with
no assumption of the survival chances.
My prayer was to ask the mercy of the Maker
granting me one more moment to live.
Every new morning was a precious gift.
cloudy or sunny the sky might be,
trotting on the street rain or shine,
even when having no energy to pick up my feet.
hoping to keep up the physical strength
to sustain through six months of harsh chemotherapy.
What a profound gratefulness as treatment fading at the end
when the sun pierced through the clouds to welcome me.
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I’m glad to announce that the compiling of my first poetry book is done. It is in the hand of the editor. There’s still a lot of work to do! ♪♫ ♥♫♪
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Path
The Showers of Blessings 
Lovely poem of strength and survival. Good for you Miriam:)
Pat
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Thank you so much for reading and comment, Pat. ❤ 🙂
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Loved the poem. It shows strength and perseverance.
I write poetry too, please do check out mine.
https://shadowsofrinum.com/2018/09/22/to-my-unborn-daughter/
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Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway. — Unknown ❤
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Yes, indeed, Ashley. In my new poetry book, this poem is under the theme Songs of Physical Healing. I had a quote as the intro to this theme. It said, “You never know how strong you are until strong is your only option.” – Bob Marley ❤ Thank you so much for your comment. ❤
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I love your quote. I couldn’t access to your blog. The link to your profile doesn’t work
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Strange I will have to look into that.
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Make sure when you customize your pages, you input the URL of your blog in your Home page.
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What an incredible touching journey. This gave me goosebumps. Keep fighting
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Thank you so much for your encouragement. I appreciate your comment.
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Congratulations! You have much to live for my lady! ❤
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Thank you so much, Angela! Yes, I’m grateful. ❤
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This was so beautiful, you are a true warrior, god bless. 🙏🏽
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Thank you so much! He is good and faithful!!
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I love your writing style. Great poem and I wish you all the best
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Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I’m living a new normal life. Just to be grateful to be around family and friends.
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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❤ 🙂
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This poem is wonderful and you an inspiration ma’am
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Thank you for reading and your kind commend, Ankit!
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Beautiful piece and Congratulations!
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Thank you so much for your kind words.! 🙂
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An extraordinary poem of strength, determination and Faith, Miriam.
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Thank you, Robbie for posting it on your poetry Facebook. My poetry book should come out within six weeks, I hope. One quarter of the poems are about my journey through physical and emotional suffering and my faith and community support helped me go through them.
Since it’s a poetry book and doesn’t have a plot, I’m trying to see what other authors do in the back cover. I have 2 or 3 recommendations. I could have them on the back cover. What do you think since you’ve done so many book reviews?
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HI Miriam, the back needs to capture the essence of your book and why you wrote it – the emotions behind the writing. I have just written the blurb for my poetry book. Much harder for poetry than for a fiction book.
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Yes, Robbie. Thank you! I’m taking time to write it. I was going to meet one deadline but now I decided not to have a deadline but do my best for the poetry book.
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Thank you very much, Esme!
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all the best for the compilation and release !! keep smiling 🙂
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Thank you for your encouragement. ❤
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Powerful poem Miriam. You are another warrior woman. I am so glad you have conquered and flourished from it. That’s scary business and a reminder for everyone to get checked annually. My husband has had plenty of things removed or burnt off and next month he has to have something cut out on his forehead. Skin cancer is a silent creeper. Glad you are well ❤
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Yes, Debby. I’m still very cautious, pay attention to my body. I get lab work every 6 months, CT/PET 1x/year for the last 9 years. I told the specialist that as long as he wants to see me, I’ll go see him.
I had friends with returning cancer and finally took their lives.
Your husband is lucky to have you care for him. Best wishes for his treatment next month. Just have to keep up. I know. ❤
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I’m so happy you are doing all the right things Miriam. We are responsible for keeping checks on ourselves. ❤
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Yes, exactly, Debby. I feel sad for the people who have declining health due to lack of self care. ❤
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We fought our way through different cancers at about the same time, dear Miriam! Congratulations! Ten years since cancer is quite a milestone! And Bravo on your book! Can’t wait for it to be published! ❤
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Oh, thank you, Lynn. The mortality does change our view of life!! Thank you for your encouragement. ❤
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I’m really glad to know that you’ve recovered, Miriam. And congratulations for finishing your book. Wishing you all the best.
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Thank you, Nahla. I’m trying every day to maintain my health. Thank you for your wishes. 🙂
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Beautiful and inspiring, Miriam! Thank you for sharing this!
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You’re welcome, Jonathan!
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Lovely writing Mariam
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Thank you for your comment, Kurian. 🙂
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You are welcome Miriam
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🙂 ❤
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A beautiful heartfelt poem Miriam 🌹 Great news about your poetry book too 😃
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Thank you, Elaine! Yes, one step closer. 🙂
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Hey! I’m a writer. I joined the family recently. You may check out my poems. I’ll be really glad. Seek your support and eyes. Love, love. ❤
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absolutley beautiful
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Thank you so much, I appreciate that!
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Hey! I’m a writer. I joined the family recently. You may check out my poems. I’ll be really glad. Seek your support and eyes. Love, love. ❤
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Will do and welcome!! Words are amazing to play with ❤️Look forward to reading yours!
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This is a beautiful piece sharing a very personal part of your life. The poem is so well done and says it all. I am glad to see you are still going strong!
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Thank you, Dwight! I’m so thankful for His kindness!
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Yes! New every morning!
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Now I want to sing that song!
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Go right ahead!!
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Haha, it’s in my head!
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Very, very inspirational Miriam. So glad to hear you’ve beaten back the insidious disease and your path to recovery has been successful. Congrats on the book!!
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Thank you, Tina! It has been a long path. All the support from family and friends made the travel a little lighter!
Thank you also for your encouragement of my book!
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Congratulations on your book. You’re a courageous lady!
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Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate it very much! ❤
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LORD, thank You for continuing to bless Miriam. Thank You for her continued recovery, and for keeping Your hand on her through his journey with her book. In Jesus precious Name! I love you LORD, Amen. 🙂
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God, I thank you for Margaret’s faithfulness in prayer and sharing your Word. Continue to bless her and give her good health! Amen. 🙂
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Amen 🙂
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