Broken Hearts Still Hold Songs
I originally wrote this poem and posted it 5 and a half months into my diagnosis. The message in it still speaks to me a little over a year later, so I thought I’d repost it. The poem was inspired by my experiences with heart and other health problems, my faith in God, and the music and messages within the lyrics that have kept me going. Broken Hearts Still Hold Songs My heart may be weak, but my spirits are strong. Though my health may be poor, my soul is still filled with song. In my hour of despair, I go to Him in prayer. And because He lives, and loves me, I can face tomorrow. His sweet, sweet spirit…
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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” – Abraham Lincoln
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