Today as I watched many marching in the streets wearing pink with pride
Honoring the strength of their warriors, many of whom had died
It was difficult for me to keep the tears at bay, and so I cried
Not tears of loss but of joy because you have survived


I remember like it was yesterday, when you received the terrible news
How for a while you were shocked, numb, in disbelief and mostly confused
It was as if a war was coming, a war unprovoked, a war you did not choose
A battle you had to get ready for, a fight you could not lose

And so you joined the many warriors, on the battle field, fighting against breast cancer
The Non- profits, doctors, scientist, philanthropist, who are all searching for answers
I watched you wield your sword of will to live against the enemy, that is nothing but a monster
You fought valiantly, ignoring the voice that you were tired...