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Original
Poetry
By Sheila Shiel
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Original
Poetry
By Sheila Shiel
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Sheila is 60 years old, lives in Virginia
Beach and has COPD. She has had our dreaded disease for over 20 years
but has learned to accept the responsibility for her destiny and manages
the care of her disease in concert with the medical professionals who serve
her. Like most of us, she was in denial for a long time but has learned
to deal with it while still needlessly hoping that some day it will just
go away. How human that makes her! Aren't we all like that?
Sheila recognizes that support supplied by others with the disease is a
critical factor in maintaining a high quality of life and has written these
poems to illustrate her motto, "Think Rainbows and Smile". While
the disease may be progressive and slowly get worse, the individual, like
a rainbow, still has a beautiful heart. As Sheila says:
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Sheila With Hose In The Nose and Holding On To Her Punching Bag to Steady Herself |
I woke up this morning and the
sun was shiny and bright,
I stood up straight, looking
for the one who is doing this thing.
Magic Rainbows
I looked out the window and saw
the stars shining in the tranquil sky.
I closed my eyes and took a deep
breath...and held it for a moment of peace.
So here I am sending you a rainbow
of your own to enjoy,
God bless you and keep you safe,
Sheila Shiel
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