Dad
Lives life
Loves life
Had cancer
Knew pain
Built a wall to keep it out
Seized the day
Danced at his daughter's wedding
Sailed his boat and capsized
Refused to be submerged
Laughed until his sides ached
Held his baby granddaughter
Lived life
Loves life
Travelled the world
Opened his heart
Made the wall stronger
Tended his garden
Grew a lot
Gave love
Is loved
Knows joy
Has cancer
Lives life
Loves life
Is Dad
Author notes
My Dad has truly lived every day of the years since he first had surgery for cancer. I wrote this for him in August 2006. I think one of the main things is to do all you can to help a person hang on to their identity. Dad's still got cancer but it hasn't got him. He is still enjoying life. He even takes holidays between chemo sessions. I wish the same positivity for your Nan. Don't want to be considered for points thanks, just wishing you and your Nan all the best x
A contest entry
- WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT by Jeremy0826.
950 points, ended November 30, 2006, 11 entries
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Aww this is uplifting, being able to live and love life regardless.
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This is a very encouraging write. Im sorry about your dad having cancer though. Thanks for entering
x
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An Encouraging Blessing
Thank you for entering this encouraging piece...I am blessed to have read it for I know that you know how I feel about my sister being diagnosed with cancer...I love the uplifting feel and positive outlook into a life of one that has to battle the same thing as my little sis...
May God Bless your hand in all that you write and I am sorry to hear that your Dad has to battle too.His battle through your words are really a great encouragement...
Blessings Sweetie
~Cheryl~
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ahh so sad great tribute poem to your father sure hes proud excellent poem and i wish you the best of luck in the contest as well as in your future writes keep up the excellent work
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Loving Tribute
Your Dad must be so proud! This is a very thoughtful poem in his honor and is sure to bless all who reads it. God Bless, FAH
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This is a wonderful poem!
Thank you for your entry here!
Sorry to hear about your father.
I know how challenging and difficult this
disease must be for the both of you.
It's great to read that he is still active
and that he is alright.
I wish you both all the best and hope
that everything works out for him!
God bless!
Jeremy0826 -
thank so much for this,
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beautiful piece, and what a great tribute to your father,
thank you so much for your entry.
Many Blessings to you and yours-
Krystal
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Great job
very nicely written. i am happy that your dad is living his life to the fullest he can. this is a very hopeful piece to all cancer sufferers and family members/friends of cancer sufferers. great job!! my best to you and your family
Edited on Aug 23, 9:02 p.m. because 'i mispelled the word 'members''.
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