Fall 2015 Edition of Inspired Magazine.pdf

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POETRY
“O CANCER, O CANCER”
O cancer, O cancer
Why did you come to me?
You presented a great challenge
that only strengthened me
O cancer, O cancer,
Why did you give me so much pain?
You turned my world upside-down
but I stayed positive, and had everything to gain
O cancer, O cancer,
What a journey I have faced
It has come to an end now,
which is something to be embraced
O cancer, O cancer
You made me sick
and you turned me pale,
but over you I did prevail
O cancer, O cancer,
How I kicked your a**,
I learned that this experience
Cannot be taught in class
Anthony,
Peyton Manning Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
LIFE ON CRUTCHES
Being on crutches is at times a pain
Your mobility is greatly altered
If you were on crutches, what would you gain?
Sure, at times I have struggled and faltered
Open a door, easier said than done
Cannot shower due to bulky leg wrap
And no running or jumping is no fun
People say that I’ve put up with much crap
Walking on one leg gets quite tiresome
Other leg is as strong as a chicken’s
At times I feel like quite the lazy bum
When it comes to sports it is slim pickings
However, I don’t focus on the bad
This life is the best that I’ve ever had
Anthony,
Peyton Manning Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
BELL BOY
Today I peeped my reflection
I smiled at it, it didn’t smile back
Instead I saw my soul crack
I felt a sharp pain
I believe it was regret, agony,
confusion, and sorrow all bundled up
into something we call love.
I know why I felt this way. I know why
my heart slowly began to fall from its
veins and through its cages
But yet I still told myself, “it’s gonna
be alright”
At the moment I don’t know where life
is taking me but I fear this journey has
just begun.
Amani, 14
Saint Florian Center
Indianapolis, IN
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