![]() Roll back to the summer of 2015 Before the nightmares started and life was still a dream Just a ball of sunshine out there on the New York scene She was lookin for herself or something close it seemed I believe the month was June the air was hot and sticky In that beautiful white suit She said, "you better birthday kiss me!!! Cuz if you don't tonight, then 1 day you're gonna miss me And not havin me around can be a little risky Tryin to replace me is like wine after whiskey" She was dancin to her own drum yea those feet were gettin busy Always flirtin with a good time she was sure to make ya dizzy Cuz that little bombshell sparkled She had magic inside And some days I can still see her if I just close my eyes Because that light was shining through her like the stars up in the sky She got brighter in the darkness she got stronger with the tide Cancer tried to take her peace you know the devil likes to lie That shit was beauty & the beast they even cut her open wide All the chemo made her weak IVs drippin by her side Many nights she lost sleep on her pillow as she cried From the passengers seat she learned a lot along the ride In the middle of the brokenness she watched 2 worlds collide: A world full of pain and A world full of love A world with compassion and A world full of drugs A world full of friendship from those you can't imagine A world where there were sisters Holdin hands in God's mansion A world full of hospitals A world full of church A world full of hugs to take away the hurt A world still worth livin in or at least one where she'd try Because it's never too late to start working on your stride So she was runnin again her feet were pickin up the pace Yea she was fightin for gold in her own Olympic race She said every day's a gift so be careful not to waste Because my life was almost taken But I could not be erased!!! Every ounce of beauty quickly got replaced With baggy shirts and drains hangin down to my waist The day I shaved my head tears were streamin down my face I swear I could've filled an Ocean as I cried out salty waves I swam through every bottle Tryna drown out that bad taste I was lookin for myself but I could not find a trace Wearin scars like it was fashion all wrapped up in gauzy lace I was bleedin on the inside with a smile on my face But I straightened out my crown and got back in the race And I'm here today to tell you we're full of miracles and grace If there's one thing I could share though I would tell you not to wait Do it NOW and not tomorrow cuz we only have TODAY!!!
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AuthorOlivia has been writing poetry since the young age of 13. It was always a private passion of hers. However, after surviving cancer she decided to start sharing her work. It is important for her to connect with others going through a similar journey and hopefully provide some understanding and inspiration. #LivStrong Archives
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