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Open Poetry #36

Unseen Foe

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2005-12-23 01:19 PM

So weak, the skin seared by that which
cannot be seen, only felt in it’s aftermath
of punishment.   Leaving the blush of
red for it’s calling card.   Felt so tenderly
as it slowly simmers the basting of SPF
that prolongs the inevitable.

It comes on silent wings, laughing
deliriously, hauntingly.  It knows he
cannot win the race of time as each
cell absorbs and slowly changes as
his gaze and light prying touch brings
forth yet another foe in the battle that
rages on into the dawning of another
day....

If only he had listened to his own
thoughts....Now he only hears
the mocking whisper...”I told you
so.”

(Written after another visit to the
surgical suite in a continuing
battle against skin cancer.)

PS: I am recovering nicely....so,
rest well....and think about those
tanning booths, long days on the
beach, etc....  Keep a close eye on
the little ones, their skin needs
protection more than ever....

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida