Pink Badge Of Courage Poem by William Lindenmuth

She wears a pink ribbon for her loved ones
She braves the toughest of fights
Wearing it as a badge of courage
While the battle goes on day and night
An unwanted visitor seeking a host
A relentless enemy to be
She fights through it all
With her spirit on call
With the strength that will help set her free
She may give up a part of herself
In the midst of her noble fight
But the best parts remain
After dealing with the pain
Strong without fear or fright
With family and friends to support her
And the will to fight till it ends
Breathing a sigh of relief in remission
In their prayers she knows she can depend
With life too precious to surrender
And her will to live so much more
She celebrates life’s every moment
Holding close the people she adores
Realizing the war is never over
She lives life one day at a time
Making every moment count as she straddles that narrow lifeline
She embraces her life with a passion
As her heart and head lead with pride
With courage always in fashion
With all the strength she can muster inside
Given idle time to think
But she draws strength and courage
From that beautiful ribbon of pink
Finding guidance from those who do love her
Leaving all unpleasant thought far behind
Realizing dark memories somehow remain in her mind
Casting aside these dark demons
Living life with a spirit so bright
Embracing all of her blessings
Standing in her own light
Her love touches all that surround her
Living life in its beauty so grand
Enjoying life’s precious moments
Knowing those who love her all understand
Her pink badge serves as a reminder
Of the battles she has won and lost
But she faces each day with a heartfelt smile
Looking back at the bridges she has crossed


dedicated to those who battle breast cancer in a fight for life and for dignity