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Cancer
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Cancer |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Cancer Rooms grow silent upon entry, I never let that dissuade me. Quick, dart to the corner to fade, A prominent shadow displayed. Never one to seek a wide berth, Blown here or there, across this earth— It’s when I catch I’ll sink my claws And bring your world to a pause. Each day, press a bit further on, Till the resistance is all gone While funneled ‘long this fruitless ride, I’ve slowly sapped you of your pride. Jury still out? Don’t look within, To what lies in wait, ‘neath your skin As it sags—starts to fall from bone, As you bequeath an endless moan. A destiny one can’t avert, Treatment an equal or worse hurt. You’ll think in terms of “last resort”— Will await Death, a fine escort. So should you see me drawing near, ‘Would be best to just disappear. Rather than face this plague to man. Cause I'll kill slowly, if I can. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...I sincerely hope this isn't about you my friend .Cancer is never easy to accept, having lost two brothers to it and a third fighting the battle as I write this. Be well my friend...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Cancer has touched many of us, Michael.I lost my daughter to cancer when she was only 34. I have had cancer myself but was lucky it was caught early. Cancer's touch is not a gentle touch and soulwrenching for the victims and their families. I pray that one day we will be free of this awful diasease. |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
I am normally not a fan of rhyming poetry; however, this has proven me wrong. I see it as less literal than others, although, I am an old man and am probably wrong. Great write |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
No, Paul, this isn't about me personally, though has deep roots within my family. Cancer claimed my father when I was 23. Now has it's claws in my mother, who herself lost two sisters to it last year. it's a disease that stirs deep anger within me, so much so I question if I really should have posted this. So needed the purge though. I join you in your prayers that one day we will be cancer free, Ida. Horrible the way it hollows a person, and their families. Glad you enjoyed this, Ringo. Thank you for the read.  |
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