I was diagnosed a mantle cell lymphoma patient on April 19th, 2006 and I am now on a rest cycle from the chemotherapy and in a remission stage from the stage 3 that I started out as. Although not cureable my chronic condition is treatable and I shall survive and continue on with my life as I am able to cope. I have been unable to work, and have lost my job after an unpaid medical leave of absense and now subsist upon SSDI. I would be in dire straits if it was not for some old U. S. Navy Submarine Force shipmates and my sister, God Bless their souls, who helped me monetarily while on zero income during the mandatory six month waiting period for the SS people. In June,2006, I lost my Mother and was forced from my apartment by an unscrupulous and drugged out, drunken, jailbird landlady who told me that she did not want to catch my disease. My darling and beautiful Granddaughter arrived in October, 2006 and is a searing bright light in my life. My darling Ruth Ann has been there every step of the way and this trial has made us stronger in all ways. I have had time to put all of my affairs in order and, being a U. S. Submarine Veteran, when I pass I shall have my ashes fired from a Squadron Six Submarine into the Atlantic Ocean in order that I may join my brothers on eternal patrol forever, from whence point to visit my grave you need only to go to any Atlantic Ocean beach, (see My Last Patrol). My spirt and soul is now dedicated to survival and bouncing back, but I shall do, as we all must, what my Lord bids me to do. Thank you for your prayers on my behalf, they are the true fuel of miracles... Jim
- Last seen on Oct 21 8:29 AM. Member since September 14, 2003.
- I'm a topaz horse poet for 11 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is "smile".
- I am a 59 year old guy from New York (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a conservation technician B4 sickness.
- I have 11 comments, 10 poems
My Poetry
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My dear, I feel so lonely, while you’re watching over me,
From Heaven’s lofty vistas where the streets are paved with gold.
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You can’t fix stupid, no matter what you do. The premise isn’t feasible for either me or you.
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You can’t fix stupid, no matter what you do.
The premise isn’t feasible for either me or you.59 lines, March 13, 2008. In Life -
Lord, it’s hard to be a Christian when the devil is at work, Using your whole family making sure they act like jerks.74 lines, August 29, 2007
Guest Book
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Mac McGovern on May 23, 2006Hey Boats,
Welcome to the best site on the web and thank you for your wonderful comments on "A Sailor's Prayer." I retired in 19995 as a CHief Hospital Corpsman--No sub duty. Since I don't have gills I elected to stay on top of the water but, have the greatest respect for you who take liberty in Atlantis. Good luck in your writing. I've book marked your site and will return to read your works as you publish.
Fair winds,
Mac -
Lencio Rodrigues on May 14, 2006Oh, no poems yet? I saw you were checking my work, so I thought I'd see what you have too!
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rufina caraid on September 14, 2003http://oldpoetry.com/author/Henry%20Van%20Dyke
Hello and Welcome - this link will take you to Henry Van dyke on Old Poetry - please enjoy!
Regards
Von
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symitar on September 14, 2003Hi, boatsailor, and welcome to All Poetry, I hope you enjoy this site as much as we all do! Please allow me to tell you a bit about our site.
Take time to check out the different kinds of membership, and see the differences between Uber and Preferred Membership. You have been given four (4) days Preferred Membership as a free trial, but don’t worry, after the trial period you will still be able to post your poetry. For help, our Moderators, (their names are highlighted in blue), will be able to help you, also Greeters (highlighted in green) or go to the ‘Help' tab for more information. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, just make contact and we will help you find your way around.
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~Becky~
Oklahoma, USA
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