WC's Fighter!

A dedication to WC's fighter, a.k.a Cairo Dante, a courageous fighter.

I see the pain behind the smile, your disguise,

You have been dealt many trials and tests,

Not able to rest, nor escape your blue silken prison,

Missing life, the pace, the taste, your memories fogged,

But hold on my friend, hold on…

 

You have come so far, you’re a fighter

An armoured soldier at war, steel glistening with victory

The warrior we know and love, our fighter,

Filled with courage, conviction and compassion,

War on my friend, war on…

 

You, the sun’s warm glow, which dark cloud obscured,

The positivity that you shine upon us all, resplendent rays,

Break through, sunrise and sun falls,

But it always rises again, victorious,

Shine on my friend, shine on…

 

I know the fight is hard, the battle long and tiresome,

Shrouded mystery of life is daunting, dejected you feel,

Pain is a mountain to be overcome, rugged ridges rise,

But you are dedicated and determined, fighter,

Stay strong my friend, stay strong…

 

I know not your struggle, nor do I pretend

But pain has accompanied me before,

In WC, you are so treasured here, and outside these walls,

Many are fighting by your side, support is very near,

Push on my friend, push on…

 

We have faith in you my friend; keep the beast at bay,

Besieged as you may be, fight until you’re free

The cowardly beast you’ll slay, until then,

WC is here fighter, vouching for you my friend

You’ll win my friend, you’ll win…

 

Author's Note

Hey everyone, some of you know Cairo Dante, some don't. He's a good friend and a courageous fighter. In fact I am going to call him that from now on. Nickname, Fighter.

Anyway... he's been having it rough lately, with health issues and C fighting etc so I just wrote a little note/ free verse/ encouragement for him, not my best work but it was written with little sleep at 3am. If you want to know who I am talking about, his profile link is below.

Feel free to add to it or review it or pass on any messages of support. Cairo, keep fighting, WC has your back :D http://www.writerscafe.org/CairoDante

Reviews

[London's Lily]

This is now one of my absolute favourite poems on WC, hands down. Broken Wings, I commend you, and I bow to you, truly, this is WONDERFUL. I love everything about it (save for the reason behind it, of course). I read this, my jaw agape, floored by how touching & heartfelt & beautifully written this is. I cannot say enough good things about it. *high-five* BW, this is purely awesome. :)

[DJ]

Such a sweet heart Broken Wings has. Thank you for your support as well, it means so much to me Lily.

[London's Lily]

Oh, you're more than welcome. I'm honored (honoured!) to know you ~ you're very inspiring, undoubtedly the strongest person I've ever encountered.

[DJ]

Wow, Lily, that is really sweet and means so much to me.... *tear* Don't make a man cry now okay. Seriously though, thank you, your support means soooooooo much.

[London's Lily]

If you cry, I'm gonna tell a bad joke. So just keep that in mind :P
They're my specialty. I can use them as a weapon of comic relief, or punishment, depending on what the situation calls for. ;D

[Douglas White]

Thanks for writing this. He deserves every bit of support we can give him.

[DJ]

Thank you Douglas, your support means so much.

[Katho28]

A truly inspirational poem... Beautiful and encouraging... it is very kind of you indeed to dedicate this poem to Cairo... and I'm sure you've inspired others with this as well :)

[DJ]

She has certainly inspired me. Thank you Kath for your support :)

[Sam]

Very well penned. It is such a positive and motivational poem. I love how you so subtly add....But hold on my friend, hold on…,War on my friend, war on…,Shine on my friend, shine on…,Stay strong my friend, stay strong…,Push on my friend, push on…,You’ll win my friend, you’ll win….
The battle cry rages on. We will all run the race with Cairo and cheer him on and strengthen him when he is weak and love him when he feels alone... empty... and in despair.
Thank you for the rr. Thank you for the tribute to such an amazing friend and poet a brother in words.

[DJ]

Thank you so much Sam, your kind words brought a tear to my eye and joy to my heart, you have such a beautiful soul. You and many others on here lift my spirits, it is nice to know I have so many beautiful people fighting with me. Your words and support means more than you'll ever know.