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Mammogram
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Mammogram |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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His arms grew into a battle cry Wretched men of whittled dreams Grab bags of violent legacy Conclusive Cold aftermath meeting Sunday Highlighter dribbling hope elsewhere Hearing screams When the doors close Caught up in the encounter Pinching my breasts All bubble wrapped with no place to go Dreaming of the Survivor Jackpot Or part of a narrative with echo |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Lee I can hear the words. I wont ever fully understand what it means since I would never suffer it. Dave |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Oh my did you ever get this one right...well done... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hi David and thank you for reading and commenting...your thoughts are appreciated Here in Philadelphia, every year, early spring, they do a Race For The Cure...and every year, believe it or not, there are more and more men who come, who are survivors of Breast Cancer???? Believe it. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
thank you Startime...wishing you a great day, it's nice to see you |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LeeJ Interesting write, enjoyed. |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Thanks Lee but stomach, kidney, prostrate, bladder and all the other cancers tend to hit as well. I just drink the red wine, eat the veg but the understanding or lack of it was rammed home via my wife's aunt who had the breast and nodes removed recently. Early diagnosis, identification and treatment will give her some more years. For me 70 years will do. dave |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Right/write on!!!!! Perfect Lee! Hearthugs~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
LeeJ.......Understanding this one!  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Lee, Oh yes. Those mammograms can be a life saver. I had to smile: When the doors close Caught up in the encounter Pinching my breasts All bubble wrapped with no place to go Dreaming of the Survivor Jackpot Or part of a narrative with echo " Enjoyed your work. I think this is the shortest one I've seen you write, but I like it! miscellanea |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Letters arrive before a doctor's call... "abnormal"..."please come in for a repeat examination..." denial fights with fear, the battle goes on... phones dialed, holds placed, music drones, fear begins to win that no one will win... Nurse comes on..."it's just a spot, nothing to worry about..." [is it her body?] "Come back in, in six months for a repeat checkup...don't worry..." twice said, twice hit... don't worry. Time flies, but months drag. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
havent had one in 5 years a real nasty disease dont even want to deal with that one |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Breast Cancer ~ the very thought of it sends shivers through my own! My grandmother died of it. It is my understanding that since she was my father's mother, it is less likely that I would contract breast cancer than if it had been my maternal grandmother. Regardless of the genetics, we all are at some degree of risk by mere virtue of the fact that we are inundated with herbicides, pesticides, dyes, hormones, toxic waste...the death list goes on! I hear ya, Lee! Your voice is always one I like to hear! ~ May your physical health be as healthy as is your mind!  Linda |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
So powerful. Eric |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
as usual, excellence in expression my friend, truthfully and uniquely written. I want to grow up and write as you do... jimmy |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
While I can't identify exactly with your words (given my gender); as a healthcare worker for 14 years, I can definitely understand, appreciate and enjoy the sentiment and emotion of this piece. Very well done. - Jeff |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I've been there, not a pleasant experience though one with a happy ending....still it's different for a man I'm sure. The implications less threatening and less personal in important ways. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a powerful write of truth... excellent work! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Impressive write .... and it reminds me of the ongoing battle with my gynacologist! He is pro and I am contra. With all the doubts of course that rise in such cases! Love, Margherita |
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