The Haiku Challenge Day #7~Jewel of Hope




This is for my oldest daughter, Dawn. She is my hero. She battled auto immune disease for years. She was misdiagnosed numerous times with everything from Lupus to Wegener's Granulomatosis. In 2008 she was diagnosed with kidney cancer and lost her left kidney to the disease. Through all of her health battles she was able to shine. She received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Journalism and was the first non law student to be chosen as a Texas State Legislative Aide. Whenever I feel weak by adversity I think of her and all she has accomplished and continues to accomplish  and I know I have the strength to carry on.

This is Day 7 of 29 Haiku in 29 Days
Theme: Paint/Write your Imagination on an image
The Haiku Challenge

Comments

Cressida said…
You know the term 'hero' is so often misused now but in your daughter's case it is not...a very moving poem. I think this is a good example of how haiku is probably the best way of expressing a very intense emotion, which you have managed to do very successfully.
February 6, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Carrie Van Horn said…
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful daughter!! It is also a tribute to a wonderful Mom!! Love this Susie!!
February 6, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Grace said…
She is so lovely and strong like her mom.

Wonderful share ~
February 6, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Susie Swanson said…
She is beautiful and such a moving tribute.. your daughter is a very brave young woman and so are you..Susie
February 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Fireblossom said…
Wow, what a truly special young woman!
February 6, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Lolamouse said…
A beautiful haiku for a beautiful daughter! She shares her mother's strength!
February 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank all of you so much...She has taught me how to face adversity with grace.
February 6, 2012 at 11:39 PM
becca givens said…
What a moving testimony of faith, endurance, hope and love ... from you and from her. Awesome tribute, Susie. Bravo to you both!!
February 7, 2012 at 1:35 AM
Chèvrefeuille said…
A wonderful haiga you have crafted here. Thank you for sharing.
February 7, 2012 at 5:39 AM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
Making haiku personal is the highest, and most delicate, art. Thank you.

Is This the Life I Wanted?
February 7, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Concerned, Confused but Learning said…
Very inspiring.. Not everyone is up for life's challenges.. It's a lesson for the rest of us..
February 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM
... said…
She is Beautiful.
She is definitely a blessed soul.
I'm moved
February 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Karen said…
A lovely tribute!
February 7, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Susie, my heart goes out to you as I know how moms suffer when their children do. I LOVE your poem - she truly is a diamond - a gem of hope. May she stay well. She has a wonderful mom seeing her through.
February 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Gemma Wiseman said…
O what a wonderful life story to inspire! Love the idea of from pain shapes a jewel! Simply beautiful!
February 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Someone is Special said…
Hats off to your daughter.. Proud Daughter Proud Mom.. Loved it.. Happy you posted it for the prompt with the info :-)

Someone is Special
February 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Jingle Poetry At Olive Garden said…
elegant smile there, wow.


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February 7, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Amber said…
This really touched me. She truly is a diamond. Thank you so much for sharing Susie!
February 8, 2012 at 4:49 AM
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