Forgotten

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When the shark attacked I didn't forget to scream

I just kept calm, though it wasn't as easy as it seemed.

They hauled me into shore and I was rushed to the ER

that day was the closest I had ever come to death by far.

 

I didn't know how I could surf again without my other arm

losing my arm to that shark, I think it did my mother more harm.

My dad encouraged me and kept telling me not to let it get to me,

my brothers always told me to stick it in there and just wait to see.

 

I wanted to go to the Regionals Surfing Competition so badly it hurt,

it was awkward when I had to ask my mom for help to put on my shirt.

The days went by and I learned that I couldn't possible do it alone

I tried to hide my fear but soon enough my cover was blown.

 

Dad helped me get back into the water with full fledged confidence,

I could not have done it all with my amazing, supportive family's absense.

They helped me find my true self hidden within those waves in North Shore,

I'm glad the other surfers didn't go easy on me cause that helped for sure.

 

I may have only won 5th place in the Finals when the countdown ended,

and even though my final gnarly wave may not have completely counted..

It counted in my eyes, and the interviewers ask if my loss is at all a burden,

I tell 'em, "That fateful day I surfed the North Shore will never be forgotten."

Author's Note

I just saw Soul Surfer this afternoon and it inspired this/me...scratch that....Bethany Hamilton isnpired this/me(: ....enjoy :)
I surf too, and this girl is an amazing inspiration. Bethany Hamilton, I dedicate this to you (though i know you'll never see it :/ )...you're strength and ability to never give up when the going got tough......you just kept on going...and what a difference it made. I hope all that fan mail did you some good to realise you aren't alone.
And for those of you reading this, you aren't alone either. Many people suffer a great deal of losses and there are plenty of other people out in the world we live in who have it way worse than us. So keep your chins high and don't let anyone stop you from doing what you love most. Believe in yourself, and you can acheive anything!

Reviews

[♥Lugar Para Siem..]

Wow This sounded like an excellent movie. and a wonderful write. I am inspired by this piece and her story, even though I never seen the movie or fully heard her story. This is a wonderful tribute. Great talent seeps through the pages and Their is lots of emotion generated from this piece. Excellent write

[KAREN]

Awesome write! I'm going to have to see the movie, but I believe you capture the courage of the girl in your poem!

[Roxi L]

I want to see this movie soo bad. I like the author's note to people like me. I love this poem and really the message behind it.

Writing keeps the dream alive
~Roxi~

[brenda]

a inspiring poem for the person you are inspired by and how she never gave up this poem is really good !

[*[[ Cadence ]]*]

wonderful write Gabbs (: one of my favorites for sure. She is very inspirational..it takes alot to not give up. nicely done

[compositionc]

That was an amazingly done write. It really tells the story.

[Shiningwolf]

I love the movie and the piece you wrote about it! :)

[Brett Forsythe]

Definitely haven't seen the movie but I'm going to now! Great write! Loved it! :)

[Tasha]

I loved that movie, and I loved your piece. It was truly inspirational. Bethany Hamiltion would be thrilled to see this dedication, this was amazing.

[Coyote Poetry]

A positive movie. It is amazing what some people can do to overcome hardship and pain. I need to see the movie. Thank you for the story in the poem. I did enjoy the strong and positive poem.
Coyote