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Second Chance

July 7, 2010
By ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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I awaken
Thankful for the day
Loving every breath
A gift in its own way
Walking,
As many did for me,
Gives me a rush
I'm finally free
Of cords
Wires
Machines and
Chemotherapy
People call me
A cancer Survivor
I smile
All the while
Thinking,
Make the best
Of each day
Because eventually
It'll be taken away
To others I'm Survivor
To myself
I'm Second Chance

The author's comments:
I never had cancer, but lost a friend to it. Peter; this one's for you. :)
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ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 6 2010 at 9:10 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thanks! This was definately the first one that I wrote like this (I think) and I'm glad you like it!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 4 2010 at 7:20 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Wow Elly - This is simple but inspiring. I love that it is short and sweet but full of meaning. Great work, as usual :)