I salute you ‘O’ Warrior!
For living the battle of cancer
Though stricken with affliction
Bruised and horrendous
You chose to be stronger
Spirits stupendous
Relentlessly, the battle you fought
Not once you wrought, in moments of naught
I salute to his kith -kin and angels,
Who kindle his spirits with splendor
He was never alone nor abandoned
When Prayers were answered
Every moment was a celebration
For the triumph of His creation
I salute you ‘O’ Warrior!
For invading the strife
Taking it in your stride, with all your might
Giving the dragon one hell of a fight
The battle of cancer
Gave you the focus, energy and awareness of your character
Standing tall with your saviors
You fought like a warrior
Armed with grit and fortitude
Subjugating the impregnable fortress
Of trials and tribulations, chemo and radiation
Displayed your metal, will and aspiration
The glorious power of the resurrection!
Please accept my standing ovation
This is a tribute to you
Must you know, I am proud of you
The clouds begin to part
Torrents of rain fall apart
And heralds the new dawn
How can we ever forget?
The battle of cancer
Brought us all together
Like glorious mounted lancers
I salute you ‘O’ Warrior!
For living the battle of cancer
This poem displays great emotional depth and maturity in addressing a subject that can,in lesser hands, prove problematic.An excellent example of what poetry does best, exploring the parameters of empathy and human compassion.
Many thanks for your kind words, Louis
Strong, emotional and honest write, Kusum. nice work.
Thanks very much, Rahul.
Sometimes words fail to convey the depth of what one feels but your words are an out pour of your feelings,compassion and experience touching the deepest chords of the heart of the reader. Superb!
Many thanks for your kind words of concern and encouragement, Madhoolika!