I Am A Survivor

I am a survivor. Cancer is my foe.
Although it waits most patiently. I'm not ready to go.

Many are the sunsets my eyes have yet to see.
A lovely rose, a blissful bird whose song enraptures me.

I am a survivor. There's still so much to do!
To taste, to feel, to see, to hear, time to spend with you.

I wear no badge of courage. My scars I would not bare.
But locked deep down inside, a memory lingers there.

For I am a survivor, I bless each precious day
And capture every fleeting moment that life has sent my way.

Tranquility surrounds me when gentle breezes blow.
Quite like the touch of kindness from those whom I love so.

I am a survivor. There's so much need of me.
And what I have to offer, I'll do graciously.

My door will always open, if I can lend an ear
To soothe a hurt, to ease a pain, to calm a deepest fear.

I am a survivor. Death has no claim on me.
I know someday it will come my time and I'll go gallantly.

But 'til then, I am a survivor, there's too much life to live,
Time for caring, time for sharing; all that love to give!

Yes, I am a survivor. You'll recognize my smile.
You see, I am free just to be me, knowing all the while.

I AM A SURVIVOR

Poet Unknown