but here is an attempt to display the feelings that all of you have made me feel this week.
Thank you for so much love!
I am spending the day,
Thinking of those who are dear to my heart,
Who are near, who are far, of my life a part,
Who are sending their thoughts across oceans and hills.
Yesterday I was surrounded by an African ovation,
I felt happiness, empathy and realization,
Because around the world my friends think of me,
Keeping me strong, bold, beautiful and complete.
Today a string of poems arrived,
On the blog, in my email-- full of life,
Making me smile and light up like a a star,
Who is certain it shines even when afar.
I was terrified to be sick, to feel brittle and alone,
But the love that surrounds me feels like home,
It gives me strength,
It gives me courage,
To continue walking toward my own recovery.
Bravo, Helena!
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