…cancer (whisper it when you say it)

in poetry •  8 years ago 

cancer

It starts off as tinge,
maybe a little pain.
But there's so much to do,
you just look the other way.

Grows into matter,
inside your cherished vessel.
Ravaging your core,
while you're still unaware.

It moves through your body --
silent and swift.
Taking no prisoners,
refusing to quit.

Matures with precision,
cuts like a knife.
Relentless and willing,
no mercy at all.

You're not sure it's real,
you're not ready to go.
But the look in their eyes,
tells you it's so...

We all know it's name,
it's whispered in fear.
For what it is known for
will be the last thing you hear.

Surrounded by family,
but still all alone,
This journey your on
...you'll take on your own.

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Great poem.

Thanks @bola!

Sadness and truth in this poem! Medical science can't kick it's butt soon enough.

I'll drink to that... Cheers @kenny-crane

http://cancertutor.com

Best source of actionable information that I'm aware of...

Appreciate it @creatr...

My boyfriend's aunt was recently diagnosed, for the second time. You captured the feeling perfectly, as always!

You are very kind with your words @yogidream.scapes... And I am very sorry to hear about your boyfriends aunt.

  ·  8 years ago (edited)

well said.

resteemed and all that jazz

Thanks @solarguy... Appreciate it!!

Awesome poem, it sad also the fact that cancer is mostly a manufactured problem. The picture you chose really emphasizes that too. Good expression of what it really is.

It is sad... Thanks.

your welcome, keep up the great poetry.

You captured the feeling perfectly ,my 3 aunties diagnosed the first 5 months of 2016...it is so scary...

It is scary... Im very sorry to hear about your aunties -- that's horrible. Wishing you and your family all the best. Stay strong!

Great poem. My mum passed away a few years ago from a brain tumour. Cancer definitely doesn't fuck around

Thanks @shredlord. Sorry to hear that...

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