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My sister Kelly was paralyzed when she was 16. For the next 25 years she was totally dependent on others. Even though she got dealt a bad hand, she remained strong and dignified throughout her life. That is why she'll always be "The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew". Kelly, I know you're dancing in Heaven

The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew

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In Loving Memory of Kelly Doe

She never got to dance,
Or go to her own Prom.
She never got the chance,
To forget where she came from.

She never got to kiss,
A man she idolized.
She never felt love's bliss,
'Cause she was paralyzed.

She never got to talk,
About love with a smile.
She never got to walk,
Down a Church's Aisle.

She never got to say,
Those precious words "I Do".
But she was far and away,
The strongest girl I ever knew.

She couldn't brush her hair,
Or put make up on her face.
She couldn't hold you dear,
Or give you a warm embrace.

She couldn't clasp her hands,
As if in the form of prayer.
She couldn't understand,
Why she was in a wheelchair.

She never showed her fears,
Or let you hear her cries.
She never showed the tears,
That fell down from her eyes.

She never looked for pity,
Or sympathy from you.
That's why she'll always be,
The strongest girl I ever knew.

By Ronnie Doe

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Published: Jan 2009

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  • Wow your sister was so strong, this is a really touching and beautiful poem. It must have been wonderful to know someone like her.

    Shanece Submitted Nov 2009
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  • I suffer from depression, after reading this poem, I have to consider myself lucky and be grateful for what I do have, I will keep it as a reference.

    Paul Zarber Submitted Jan 2010
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  • My mom has been paralyzed for three years. It really sucks and hopefully one day all paralyzed people will be able to walk. Your poem is touching and your sister is one brave girl.

    Heather, Florida Submitted Dec 2010
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  • This really did touch me. You're a great poet, and I read this poem 8 times and I was touched by it each and every time. Your sister is very strong and I admire her.

    Jenna, New York Submitted Jan 2011
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  • A beautifully inspirational poem to the sister who meant soooo much to you and who will live eternally in your heart and in the hearts of many readers here on Facebook.
    Sincerely and with love, JeanB.

    Jean, Palma De Mallorca-Spain Submitted Feb 2011
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  • Wow this poem is so good!! It makes me think twice about what I have that others will not experience. This poem gave me shivers down my back. I am sorry for your sister and hope that everyone treats people who don't have the ability to do what we can, a chance to show of life!

    Amber, Wisconsin Submitted Apr 2011
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  • Very touching poem. You were a wonderful brother to Kelly.

    Debbie Kasinger, California Submitted May 2011
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  • Ronnie,You could not have put it any better. That is the reason I loved her so.
    Tommy

    Tommy Gorsuch Submitted May 2011
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  • It was a truly inspiring poem........

    Misch, Pakistan Submitted May 2011
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  • I have met some of God's best warriors in wheelchairs through my life. I, myself was in a wheelchair as a young girl for awhile due to arthritis and other issues. I have very fond memories of having fun wheelchair races up and down the halls of the hospital. For decades I have wondered where those great souls are. Great poem! Thank you for pouring your heart and soul in it. It blessed me and I hope you continue to express yourself in writing. Bless you always!

    Debra In Florida Submitted Jul 2011
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  • This is so beautiful your sister is a very brave person. I hope one day god will find a cure for paralyzed people.

    Bloom,South Africa Submitted Oct 2011
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  • This poem is so touching. Hope your sister is resting in peace indeed. So bad that she is gone but she was really strong. Hope to make a song from this if you don't mind.

    Cawa Mwale, Malawi Submitted Dec 2011
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  • Your poem was really really touching...and yeah she must be dancing in heaven...god must be full of joy with an angel like her. I'm pretty sure she smiles down at you and your family everyday. I strongly believe there's always a reason why something happens and the things that we go through in life is what makes who we are... I applaud you for being really brave...and for sharing your story with us... It's not easy losing a loved one and even harder letting go. Beautiful poem. It lets the world know how much you loved and still love her. I'm sure she always knew.

    Houston Tx Submitted 8/19/2012
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  • That is just so amazing, but I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I'm more than certain she was a beautiful and wonderful sister!!!

    Jayde, Darwin Submitted 9/15/2012
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  • It's just amazing, you showed and expressed the best way of depth feelings truely to your sister, it even shows that your sister was really very beautiful by her heart.
    her strength is an inspiration for us who can do everything and have everything but still cry for what we loose and even do lose our hopes.
    Keep it up :)

    Manisha Jadhwani , Mumbai , India Submitted 11/6/2012
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  • Hello my name is Ashley and I'm in a public speaking class for my high school. The next thing were doing for the class is poetry out loud. We had to find a poem that connected to us to recite. I chose this poem... You did a great job writing this poem!!! It has inspired and touched me so much by the words you've used. I can't wait to recite it in front of people and hope they get as touched as I did when I first heard the poem. Stay strong and keep it up!(:

    Ashley, VA Submitted 11/11/2012
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  • That was just simply amazing! Your sister sounded like a strong, independent girl who everyone loved. This poem really touched me :)

    Live, Mi Submitted 12/18/2012
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  • Love this poem. It's so inspirational. When I typed in inspiration poems In the Google box this was the first poem to come up. I used this poem in my class project and I know you sis is look down on you from heaven and is very proud.

    This is my favorite poem because this poem inspired me to continue moving forward and not give up no matter what. This young girl Kelly Doe was paralyzed at 16 years old and for 25 years never let anything stop her. Although she has passed away her legacy should continue to live in forever.

    (* My sister Kelly was paralyzed when she was 16. For the next 25 years she was totally dependent on others. Even though she got dealt a bad hand, she remained strong and dignified throughout her life. That is why she'll always be "The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew". Kelly, I know you're dancing in Heaven*)

    Janiyah, Geogria Submitted 1/10/2013
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