Walk Awhile Poem by William Lindenmuth

Walk awhile in my shoes
Follow me down the road
I am stronger then most
I have carried that load
Unwanted visitors
Threatening pests
I walk taller then most
Been put through the test
Walk awhile with me
Wading through a sea of pink
Amongst strolling heroes
Now tell me what you think
Been through trials and tribulations
And one thing is clear
I walk amongst friends
At least once a year
familiar faces appear
I may not know their names
But I have smiled, cried and hugged
them just the same
A pink badge of courage
Worn with such pride
We applaud them for their presence
Walking with them
Stride for stride
Walk awhile with me
Come share a few tears
We shed them with happiness
And we are glad you are here
We raise our hearts with hope
Filling our souls with prayer
That an answer will be found
And there are other causes to share
Walking hand in hand together
Our hearts and hands secure
Getting closer to the finish line
An inspired race for the cure


This poem was written to support the' Susan G Komen Race for the Cure' I have submitted it to local organizers as my interpretation of what this walk /race is all about. It is a sequel of sorts to the poem 'Pink Badge of courage' which i wrote for a friend who was battling breast cancer.