Dream Courage

Thank you Courtney Moise for the title =]

Basketball injury,

possible ankle fracture?

The doctor says it’s rare.

Angiosarcoma.

Chemo and radiation

will not work,

there’s no remedy.

Thirty tumors in

a lower extremity,

the only option we have,

amputation below the knee.

“Why me?

I’m only sixteen.”

Feeling sorry for myself,

I remember her.

My beloved grandmother,

an amputee with hope.

“God, I’ll be as strong as her.

I’ll give up my leg

if it means I keep my life.”

After surgery was painful,

phantom pain torture.

Up on crutches soon enough,

next step prosthesis.

Physical therapy recited,

“One to two and a half months

before you lose your crutches.”

God has given me hope,

I smile, then reply,

“I’ll be walking in two weeks.”

Half a week off on my

prediction, the therapist offers

“Let’s shoot a round.”

Basketball dribble,

nothing but net,

“I’m still the same person,

no matter how hard it gets.”

With that I found courage,

Paralympic visitation.

Soon after, I was jogging.

I felt like I was flying.

Never giving up,

I went for my dreams.

Nationals training,

qualifying World Championships.

Making it to semi-finals,

though I lost, I was happy.

I’m not giving up my dream,

again I will compete.

No longer feeling sorry,

I’ve got all the support and help.

Parents, coaches, and friends are teaching,

“If you look for

something good to come

from something bad,

you’ll find it every time.”

Author's Note

I got the idea for this poem from a story I read. It's based on the boy from the story and all the information came from that in my own wording. I just thought that it was an inspiring story. It tells you that no matter what difficulties you face in your life, you can always capture your dream. Never give up hope. It's not the end of your journey, it's just a slight delay. Soon enough, you'll be ready to take on a brand new day. "With the right attitude, you always win." [ quote from story ]

Reviews

[Basil Piazza]

Great poem! You got a talent!

[Kayla K]

Awe! Such an inspiring poem! I loved it. It shows others that you can overcome any obstacle out there.

[Lily Mae]

Great inspirational write.. I loved the way you expressed the story through your poetry.. :) x