A year ago, this week
my first poetry book
"Blood and Ink" was released
Turning thirty six
was a touching gift
because of my disease
Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
when I was three months old
I wasn't expected to live
They gave my parents a year
but I survived the harsh
and then, when I was four
I snuck out of the house
and was playing behind the car
when my dad backed over me
Again, kissing the face of death
and living through the tragedy
once again, my life was spared
I grew up and became a Chef
and also, a published poet
and today, I turned thirty seven
I no longer can keep a job
for my health and sickness
but I still hold sweet memories
Author notes
THis is the short version of my life...there was alot more fun and interesting things...
A contest entry
- The Autobiography Aisle by Auburn Sunrise.
550 points, ended October 13, 2008, 13 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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First off, I am glad that you made it through all of your heartache and sadness growing up. I know how you feel, I was once strickened with a disease and wasn't expected to live very long as a child. Like you, I outgrew it and count everyday as another blessing. I wish you all the best in life and thanks a lot for sharing this one here. Congratulations on your trophy!
Jeremy0826 -
Wow... I had no idea!
I would love to hear more about your life... any time you are welcome to send me messags with little tidbits and stories.
How fascinating! You are so peaceful, grateful, and ... just a bigger person than I would be.
I am very thankful you survived. I'm sorry about your illness and how it has affected your life... but you are stronger than anyone I know and I'm so proud of you!
Let me know how to order your book, friend!
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This is incredible!!! Wow I can feel this write!!! I am very happy for you!! You gave such awesome details and descriptions in this write!!! You did a most fantastic job!!! I love it!! Happy birthday!!
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Wow
This is a remarkable piece of literature.
It shows not only your struggles and hardships, but also your triumphs. A very encouraging read.
And congrats on the book
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wow, i love how you told the sad things in your life, but yet you sounded so optimistic. great write!
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wow... dad! *shocked* I didnt knew that! I thank god your alive because you are an awesome person and a I am honored to be your Ap daughter... I know you will survive... you have inner strenght and are a great person with a great soul... nicely done and good luck!
oh
PS
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
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thank you for this touching portrait of not only surviving but truly living.
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I like your attitude! That you focus on the good things you've had rather than the adversity! Having had much myself I can understand how hard that can be sometimes.. but it's the only way to go!
Great poem, keep up the good work!
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Your poem/story is beautiful and very
Touching you have an amazing talent
That will not go unnoticed and your
purpose In this life is to use your talent
To encourage and up lift and your testimony
speaks to the multitude.
Many Blessings
Rend
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. This is very sad, but also very good. I hope that you continue to survive. Best of luck in the contest.
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Well, it's interesting; it lacks imagery (or maybe I'm just not a fan of this style) but it's well-written, and i applaud the fact that you're still alive after all that. Happy birthday!
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Today's Poem: 09/25/2008
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Oooh. Interesting. You did a great job laying it out in a nutshell. I hope you have a great birthday, and many more. ::huggles::
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Write on.
~*~SP~*~
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when's your birthday???
you didn't tell me!!!!!! your sissy
Happy birfday!!!!!!!!!
loves you brova --- oh ya and great write!
Tasha
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Aw its your birthday this week????? Well Happy Birthday then. My boyfriend wants to be a chef he LOVES to cook, we just dont have the money to go to college really. I would send you a present over the internet but i dont really know your email address or anything otherwise id send you an ecard. I might try to send one anyways Good luck in the contest you deserve it
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This is just a testament to the greatness that is you. You've done it, lived through it, and you've made it far alive. I think you're one of the bravest people I know. You have my support, my love, and my applause, in this life-and the next, right?
Happy birthday again, I'm glad you liked my present
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