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Against All Odds
Contributed by
hauntedscorp
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Tuesday, 17th February 2015 @ 09:20:47 AM in AEST
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On a February day,
I'm reminded of my purpose
A miracle in every way,
A light in all this blackness
An unexpected present-
Joy. I thought I'd never receive,
Here I am...Now I'm a parent,
Nothing greater I'll achieve
A survivor against all odds;
Strength of character from the start
Surely a gift from the gods;
His tiny, synchronized heart.
Six weeks early, he arrived
Stubborn. On his own schedule,
I held him and felt revived
Five pounds, healthy, and beautiful
He had such a spirited fight;
I knew when he clamped my finger
I stayed awake that whole night,
My resolve wouldn't falter
Day eleven he was stronger,
And our journey could now begin
Hospital needed no longer-
Heading home, with my pint-sized twin.
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by ladyfawn on
Tuesday, 17th February 2015 @ 09:33:47 AM AEST (User
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absolutely beautiful! those are my best days too, and the
ones when their dad was still alive, i just love this poem,
it radiates happiness!
hugs n' love nessa
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by fredmonte101 on
Tuesday, 17th February 2015 @ 11:01:31 AM AEST (User
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Beautiful and well stated. :) |
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by xHeathenx on
Wednesday, 18th February 2015 @ 01:42:47 PM AEST (User
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Your little *pinky to the mouth* mini-you.
Haha, but in all serious, that's cool. :)
Reminds me, I saw my dad for the first time a couple months before my birthday, I believe last year, no, the year before. My dad and I met up at the bar to catch up, the first time in I want to say 16 years, which at this/that point would be two-thirds of my life. He mentioned how when I was born, I was being fussy on the warming tray, and actually rolled myself over. He was ecstatic, and cheered about it. Haha. |
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 18th February 2015 @ 10:54:05 PM AEST (User
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A truly awesome poem about an awesome child and awesome mum! Stated & written perfectly!
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on
Friday, 20th February 2015 @ 03:58:09 AM AEST (User
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This is just wonderful: a tonic. I've been here, back and forth, re-reading and sucking it all in, with images of you and your pint-sized, little fighter clamping your finger. There is no greater achievement than being a parent, you are so right. The striving for more and more material wealth is a life-wasting illusion. As my old Scottish grannie used to say: 'Just remember, son, take heed of the natural things in life, they're the important things. You come into this world with nothing, and you leave the same way.' |
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by Invierno on
Friday, 20th February 2015 @ 07:20:04 AM AEST (User
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very cool. Takes me back to when my son was born. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece.
Invierno |
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by ming on
Friday, 18th September 2015 @ 04:26:22 PM AEST (User
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Your love and awe shine throughout this write. Thanks for sharing your joy and pride.
ming |
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Re: Against All Odds
(User Rating: 1 ) by JamesStockdale on
Tuesday, 13th December 2016 @ 09:15:23 AM AEST (User
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Beautiful and inspiring.
I have a few special days in February as well....
Lovely write!
James |
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