In Keeping with our theme of Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Woman, for which I’m proud to be a contributing author, this is a tribute to a dear friend/client that recently went through the big D ivorce and if that wasn’t enough, got cancer not long after. WTF right?!
It was aggressive and had spread to other organs. In some of our sessions when she was dealing with something tough, she would say, “At least it isn’t cancer”. Her mother died from cancer at a very young age. Her words “I’m not afraid to die, but I don’t want to leave my kids,” are truly reminiscent of my feelings and tug at my heart.
She recently moved and I called to check in and she was ecstatic and said her markers went from 500 to 45 and feels great and was taking her 3 girls to Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower. This has had me sailing through my week with joy. I immediately popped this poem out and sent it to her and she was soooooo happy and said “OMG ❤️💕💕 My own poem… how damn special is that!!!! Thank you Cindy, grateful!”😘
People ask, “how and why did you start writing poetry” and I never have an answer except ” I don’t know, it just started popping out of me and I trust it”. But now I know this is the reason… if I could bring cheer in one small corner of someone’s world, then I have accomplished my life mission of sharing my heart of what matters most….. LOVE!
(This poem is NOT in the book)
Life tests,
You choose
how you show up
to the fateful news.
Cave in or lean in,
you have a say
in making the most
of everyday.
You may feel the swarm
of infestation crawling
under your skin
and voices so loud
that barrel you down,
landing you in a heap
of sorrow and pain
but don’t let it own you.
YOU are bigger
than anything that
tries to define you so
climb the
Eiffel tower
and sing your name
while you stand tall in the light,
brighter than The Sirius Star
because honey 🍯
You are a rock star!
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Have a beautiful week ahead!
Blessings of Love and manifestation,
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Cindy
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I love this so much Cindy. What inspiring poetry. When it comes down to it, isn’t (or shouldn’t that be) everyones mission? To share love? Thank you Cindy – wishing you well 🙏🙂
Oh I’m sooo glad. Thanks so much. It sure should, I so agree. I appreciate it and love to you. I have to put you in my favs as I’ve missed seeing you! 💖🙏
I guess she reads it over and over, and again and again and …
awww I hope so!!! 💖💖💞🙏
Read mine too motivational thoughts and poetry
Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind words! 💖
🙏🙏🙏 I appreciate that!
This beautiful poem oozes a positive and inspiring vibe, all through Cindy. Glad that your friend is recovering and enjoying a holiday with her girls. Best wishes to her. ❤️
Oh thank you so much Dear Radhika!!! I appreciate that! I am too!!! such a nice message for her to enjoy!!! 💖
Thank you, Cindy, for inspiration!!
Joanna
you’re welcome Joanna and thanks for letting me know!! 💖💖💖
Do not mention it
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So sweet of you to do that. A poem can really brighten someone’s day. It’s one of the best gifts anyone can give or get. ❤️
I’m finding that and so grateful they are popping out. I agree, maybe we will have to make one for each other Michele. 😂😂💖 xo
Thanks for checking in… it always brightens my day! 🙏
Oh my sweet Cindy
How I love you so ❤️
You always brighten my day
Whenever I’m feeling low
Songs should be written
About radiant, rosy you
Since you brighten the world
With such a colorful hue
Your heart shines so brightly
In the dim of the day ☀️
And your smile is infectious
Bringing happiness my way
I look fondly forward
To all the love that you share
You make hope come alive
Even in the midst of despair
My wish is for you to know
How truly wonderful you are
Many blessings this day 🌷
Love,
your friend from afar
❤️xoxo
OMG I am beaming dearest Michelle! Words cannot express my elation. Thank you sooo much for your gift of heart in words. I am going to come back to it and put it in my notes. Wow just wow and I’ll be back. I’m actually late to a client and I’m in awe and darn it have to go. Thank you truly for your beautiful poem!!! 💖💞💖💞
🥰 So glad you liked it. I wrote it around 1:00 am this morning. Lol… I couldn’t sleep and you were my inspiration for writing. 😉 Have a wonderful day! 💖
I sooo love it!!
Hahahah you must have channeled me but I was sleeping then. Awwww I will cherish it forever!!
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Oh I must’ve! Lol… ❤️
💖💖💞 2 “sleeping beauties” not.. hahaaha
Lol 😉
Hope I we are tonight.. lol 💖💖😂😘
Wow – that’s good news, Cindy. I’m so happy for your friend.
I know right?!!!!! 💖💖💖
Thanks so much David!!! Such a blessing!
I liked that last stanza. Like don’t just stop at admiring the Eiffel tower, dream of climbing it! So happy for your friend!
Oh yes, I love that for sure… and I should have added that as a caption. Are you back for good or a sneak preview? 💖
Thank you for the inspiration!!
Oh you’re so welcome Vidah!!! It’s a pleasure truly! 💖😘 and thank you so much for your time and visit! 💖
You’re welcome! 😊❤
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Excellent poem.
Thanks so much.. retrieved you from spam! 💖
More power to your friend Cindy. The poem is so amazing
So nice of you Sheereen! I so agree and you just triggered a thought that I need to post about cancer so thanks soooo much! I’m glad you liked it.. 💖💖💖 how’s the studying?
Going on🥺🥺 been unwell since a day or two…so definitely out of concentration 😅
Glad to catch up this morning.. take good care!! 💖💖💖🙏
What a beautiful poem and strong inspiration for your friend .
Everyday is a miracle to be witnessed.
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Thank you truly for your kind words. I’m very appreciative and you are soooo right!
Have a miraculous day!
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Such a beautiful , inspiring , and positive poem, dear Cindy. Powerful, my friend, Love it.💕 Happy she is recovering. You are an amazing friend.💕
Oh Thank you soooo much dearest Grace! I really appreciate that coming from you who inspires from your heart daily. I know what a relief for sure and your words will give her a lift. Awww, thanks Grace… I do my best.. TY truly! 💖
My pleasure , dear Cindy.💕
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Positive and profound poem, Cindy. I am so happy to know that your friend is recovering. Such an impactful post. Keep it going.
Truly happy to hear that Kamal as your support as a strong woman is so much appreciated! Thanks for the encouragement! will do!!
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You are always welcome dear friend Cindy. Lovely poem and motivating post. Lots of love and light 💖💖💖💖💖
back to you my dearest and hugs and appreciation again! 💖💖🙏🙏
Much appreciated and same to you too Cindy ❤️
hey how are you long time, I really loved this. soo inspirational poem. I missed ur writings. glad to be back and again be able to read your writings.❤️
💖 NUSHHE 💖 WAY too long. Thanks so much my friend for visiting me! Girl… where have you been? I’ll head over soon.. maybe you have an update! 💖
hey Cindy, yes been long time indeed😅 I have been alive yes u can say that. but now everything’s good.
Marvelous tribute to a strong woman. Love it.
Thank you Sadje!
She really is and so happy you loved!! 💖🙏
You’re always welcome my friend
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awww thanks dear! 💖
My pleasure
Eloquent! This poem expresses so well the personal triumph of your client and inspires us to meet our own personal challenges. Wonderful, Cindy! <3 Have a great day!
Thank you so much Dear Cheryl!
I love how you said that because that is indeed it….. I learn at every session from clients because they mirror back at me if I am truly listening and acting on my truths. When I’m triggered… I’m not and they serve as magnificent teachers! 💖 Thanks for always being here💖🙏
Love your positive approach when the chips are done. Divorce then cancer? Ouch …. but positive outlooks and positive friends got to help! Cheers to your poem. 🙂
Thanks so much Frank! I know a double whammy but she has walked her talk, changed all of the needed things and is here to talk about it! It all does help Frank!! Thanks so much my friend! 💖
Love this poem!
Thanks so much Sarah! Much appreciated!
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What a lovely poem, Cindy. I’m sure that it cheered up your friend. I’m so sorry about her divorce and cancer. I can’t imagine dealing with both. 🙂
Thanks so much Marsha. It does appear that it did. I know right!!! me either … we are blessed.. enjoy your day!! 💖💖
You, too. Did you read Miriam and Robbie’s interview on Dan Antion’s blog? It’s all about their poetry. Very fun post.
Is it today?
No, Here’s the link. https://nofacilities.com/2022/04/30/miriam-robbie-visit-the-bar-socs/
This one is music to my ears…climb the
Eiffel tower
and sing your name
Thought you’d like this one!!! 💖 Thanks and shouting yours! 💖
Wonderful post, Cindy. Congrats on being in the book also. I think this anthology will bring a lot of connection, empathy, wisdom, and encouragement to women across the globe. Moderating oneself between the “thinks” and the “feels” is always a challenge. Helping to find the least harmful path between them through dark times is helpful. I’m sure everyone who reads it will find something that resonates for them in it. Finally, CHEERS! to the lady who made her way through to the light <3
Thank you so much Lisa and you too.. glad we will be in it together with such wonderful writers. I think it really will as well. I do think you’re so right. I’m so excited about it as well and I think it will provide many openings into healing.
YES … To that! my friend thanks you and is beaming! 💖💖😘
Cindy,
Thank you for the shot of hope. I needed that medicine so much today. Your words matter.
Oh thanks so much Ali! I’m happy to hear that.. blessings to you! 💖💖💖
Wonderful. Thank you for this!
Wow I can’t believe she went through all that almost at the same time but so happy to hear she is better! Loved the poem- what a wonderful tribute to her 💕❤️
Oh Cindy, this is divinely special and so thoughtful of you. 🙏🏼 Tributes are so memorable especially when the person is still alive to read it. I know this touched your friend’s heart and bravo to her for not allowing the attacks on her body and spirit to win this round. 👏🏼🤗👍🏼 Sending you hugs and smooches my friend, just because you are you! 🥰💋🤩💖😊💐🌞🥂😘
Thanks dear Kym. It was on the tip of my tongue and I just love when that happens. I soooo agree with you. I’m soooo happy for her. Your hugs are gifts I wear happily and your smooches are so good flown by air. Thanks sooooo much dear friend!
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Awww Cindy, how did you become such a warm, diverse and sweet person with the lovingly, embracing arms like that of an octopus? I suppose its in your DNA!!! 😊💋🥰✨😘💐🤗🤩🌺😎🦋
Oh you are sooo sweet!! one secret shhhh (I wrote DNA in my poem) ha !
You are an octopus too! In a good way-:)💕🦋🥰❤️😘
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We needed this positive poem Cindy ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks dear Laleh!
I appreciate you!!
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So kind of you to share your love & talent of poetry with your friend, dear Cindy! 🙏🏻😊
Awww thanks my friend!! Just like you would do! It made my heart sing!
What a wonderful thing to gift her, Cindy!
Thanks so much Susi!
I was happy it meant so much to her for sure-:)
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You’re welcome, Cindy! <3
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I am sorry to read about your friend’s major life challenges, but happy to learn she is well enough to take her daughters to Paris. An inspiring real-life story! You are a kind friend to support her and write a poem for her. 💞
Thank you so much Michele, it’s always hard to watch those we love struggle but such a gift to watch them rally. I do love these real life stories of perseverance as well. Aww thanks and you are so kind to let me know. Thanks so much! 💖💞💖
You are welcome, Cindy. Thank you! 🌞
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This is truly inspiring!!!💕
Thank you so much Jan!!! 💖💖💞
Oh Goodness Dear Cindy
When i Saw C, D and WTF
i Thought this Might Be About
Scholarly Grades And The Such
Defining Our Value Yet Instead Of Grasping
For External Goals Like That to Feel Valuable in Life
It is the
Struggles
of Life That Do
Come Like Divorce
And Cancer Indeed
From Loss of Love to my
my Loss of Life How Severe
Life Struggles Will Be Indeed
Yet How We Come Through Them
to the Other Side Gaining Inspiration
To Help Others Do the Same in What Ever
Art of Life
We aRe Able
to Do that in
Such a BLiSSinG
And BLeSSinG Indeed Again
to Reach Out and Touch Deeper
Where SPiRiT HeART And SoUL
Do Come
to Dance
And Sing Free
Yes Giving, Sharing,
Caring, Healing in JoY oF LiGHT
As i Love to Dance And Sing freely
FRiEnDS With Gravity in Balance
Naked, Enough, Whole.And Complete
Yes Inhaling
Peace Exhaling
LoVE For All With
Least Harm NoW iN JoY oF LiGHT
Lovely Poem Dear Cindy Thanks So
Much For Continually Giving, Sharing,
Caring, Healing This WaY iN JoY oF LiGHT For All..:)
One might have guessed that Fred. Your wishes are healing and so important and I know she will love the dance of your words and wonderful heart so bright with light. Thank you so much!! 💖💖💖🙏
Thanks Dear Cindy
For Your Kind Words
And Thanks For
The Strength
Of Your
Poetry
And Wonderful
Recovering Story
Of
Your
FRiEnD
From Divorce
And Cancer ❤️😊🌺🌸
you’re so welcone and to you for yours! 💖💖💞
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That’s a lovely poem. Moving, touching, and so very inspiring! Lots of love snd healing meditations to your powerful and inspiring friend, Cindy! 🙏❤️
oh thanks so much dear Jeff! I’m glad you found that to be so! Truly appreciated and thanks for the wishes for her. I’ll send this to her now that we’ve rounded up some lovely wishes including yours. Namaste!💖💞💖
I love this last line “if I could bring cheer in one small corner of someone’s world, then I have accomplished my life mission “ most beautiful line i’ve ever heard in my life💕 amazing post💕
awww thanks so much to both of you! thanks so much! very kind!
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that was very inspiring auntie! kudos to you!
Thanks my beautiful niece!! Glad you liked it and you are a rock star 💫💫💕💕
hugs and love!💖
You’re a good one, Cindy! Blessings on your friend. We’ll get by with a little help from our friends! Bless your heart, my lovely friend! 💕 ☺️ 😇 💝
oh thanks so much Nancy … we do get by with a little friends like you! Thanks for making the journey worthwhile 💞🙏 blessings to you too! 💖
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Oh yeah! A rock star! 😉 👏
Totally Selma! 💖 👏💫
Wow! “ You are bigger than anything that tries to define you”, so inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Cindy.
oh so glad you liked this Eunice! Thanks so much for letting me know! 💖💖
This is so lovely. Thank you for inspiring me with your kindness and love, Cindy.
oh thanks so much dear Kally. I’m happy to see you and glad you enjoyed it! 💖
I love how she went through life’s hurdle so gracefully, she is a true definition of a strong women. The poem is lovely and amazing as always dear Cindy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sending you both lots of love and hugs. 🤗🤗🤗🤗💝💝💝💝
She really is Daphny!!! I so agree! I’m so glad you like it my friend and thanks for the love and the hugs!
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I wish you both much more height of success along the way, and you’re welcome.🤗❤️💝💝
Oh you are very kind my friend.. thanks so much!! 💖💖
You’re most welcome! 🤗❤️💝💝
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What an inspiring poem, not only for your friend, but also for others. It shows how your words can make someone happy. I’m glad your friend is recovering. And congratulations for the book 👏💐💖
Thanks so much KK! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it and it’s very true and that was the gift. I am as well. Thanks so much! It’s very exciting~! 💖💖🙏🙏
So glad to hear of your friend’s recovery, Cindy! And thank you for promoting WIH once again 🤩 it is being made (almost) even as I type…😅🙏
Thank you Ingrid. it’s a gift. You’er so welcome. I know you are working your fingers to the bone. IT’S THE least I could do. I’ll do more this month.. 💖
Thank you once again! 💕🤩🙏
it’s the least I can do💖 You’re making us famous 😂
I’m doing my level best 🤩
You always do and hope you’re feeling ok! 💖💖😘 That’s the main thing! 🙏
I am slightly overloaded right now, but hey…I thrive under pressure 🤪💕💖🙏
awesome poem Cindy – and a good title for it might be “you have a say”
but it was so empowering
that’s a great one too. thanks for the input and glad it was empowering Yvette!💖. 💖
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also – I am so glad you started writing poetry – you have the kind prose I like – it is natural and never seems forced –
also – how very cool to have a poem for a sweet friend that endured so much – glad her cancer is not getting more aggressive but seems to be going the other way
Thanks so much for your encouraging words always. I really was thrilled to have words that made their way on the page!!! It sure does and fingers crossed it continues that way!! 💖
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“You may feel the swarm
of infestation crawling
under your skin ”
That is one powerful description, Cindy. –Curt
Thanks dearest Curt~! Glad it resonated! 💖💖💞
Oh what a gift poetry is – literally a healing force I believe, and it becomes one when it comes through from a touched soul who feels the grief and joy of others – how beautifully you weaved the glory of life and your friend’s actual travel destination into this beautiful poem to honor her journey of both kinds. You made my day with your post, sharing your heartful joy of bright beautiful energy that has made her feel better and take this trip with her family.
Thank you truly for you knowing heart and kind words. Thank you for noticing the joy of my heart. I was happy that came as well. I’m truly so happy she is in her happy place and so happy by your kind appreciation! 💖💖💖
You are very welcome dear Cindy, your heart shines bright with all the joy you share with others. Much Love, Pragalbha.
Thanks my dear Pragalbha!! You’re does as well!! 💖💖
Inspiring and powerful!! Thanks for sharing, Cindy 💖🤩👏🏼
Thanks truly!! 💖💖
The poem is beautiful. 🌼
Thanks truly! 💖
A breath of fresh crisp friendly air this poem ❤️
Awww thanks Gottfried! yes, it’s so wonderful. happy 💖💖😘
You’re welcome ❤️
💖💖💖 appreciated always! 💖
Cheers 🥂
💓😇 can’t find my glasses… these will have to do..🤩😎🤓🤓🥸🤩
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💞 💞 We do need to do a collab again.. don’t you think?
Whenever you’re ready, just say the word ❤️
I’m ready it’s just the time and inspiration. DM me some ideas. 💖
Alrighty
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Aww, great to hear that your client is feeling better, Cindy. I seldom read and comment on poems (not really my wheelhouse), but this one stuck out to me:
you have a say
in making the most
of everyday.
What a beautiful part that reminds me of facing down whatever’s in the way, because I always have a choice. Thanks for this!
Thanks so much Stuart. It’s truly a gift. Really, you don’t? You generally respond to mind with I’m very grateful. It’s not mine neither but I write it.. hahah.
Glad you like those lines and truly appreciate your visit.
We sure do have choices even when it doesn’t feel like it.
Thanks again for your time!
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