Monday, October 13, 2014

Of Cows and Lymphoma--By Suzanne Clement--United States

Of Cows and Lymphoma

The
cows in
Hannaford’s
My Essentials
Dairy Department
smile as I steer my cart
along while shopping for groceries.

We
need milk,
cottage cheese,
stick margarine,
and some sliced white cheese,
as well as other things.

I
smile back
at the cows
who understand
that even though I
have low-grade lymphoma,
I’m doing the best I can.

Suzanne Clement is a writer from Dover, New Hampshire.

5 comments:

  1. Wow, I am amazed at your heroic posting, Suzanne. I admire those who are brave and I think you are all angels.............. you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sheri

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  2. Hi Suzanne. This is a lovely poem; simple, understated. I am very taken with the shape of the verses and wonder if you might have called it “cheese triangles”? David

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  3. Hi Suzanne, This is an amazing poem full of imagery and bravery. I have a friend who has just been "cured" of lymphoma. Lots of prayers, a brave attitude like yours and cheerfully going about her daily tasks have all contributed to her recovery. I am praying for you and thank you so much for sharing your talent. I enjoyed the poem.
    Love, Charlene

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  4. Very nice poem, Suzanne. I love how you weave interesting lines of verse with things in life we go through. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  5. Thank you for these lovely comments on Suzanne's creative poem. I will send them to her. Suzanne, your courage comes through your words. Thank you for sharing them with us. I appreciate your ongoing support.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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