Lady Victoria Eclectic Pagan's blog: "Breast Cancer Awareness"

This poem was written by a man from New York. With his permission I would like to share it with you. Masquerade I see my struggle when I look in the mirror At my body, sore and tender Yet another dose of reality making it all seem clearer My strength tested for as long as I can remember I rely on my strong sense of pride And with my head held high and proud I challenge this journey with mighty stride To escape the curse of this painful shroud As time goes on we hold fast to our stand With our voices soaring high The end of this masquerade is close at hand Our fight continues-another day going by It doesn't discriminate so I'm as strong as I can The silence is over from your fellow Man. (This poem is dedicated to all the quiet stories of men who suffer from Breast Cancer. The silent victims of this horrific disease need not be ashamed or emasculated, but rather stand united on the front to eradicate Breast Cancer with our more recognized fighters.) -- Dan McOlvin, copyright 2006.