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If I Had Cancer

The Big C If I had cancer I would cry Brother, mother, grandfather Lost to this disease Firsthand knowledge not a gift Could it be a lie? If I had cancer I would pray To the only god I know For courage, strength For me and family Could it be I'll die? If I had cancer I would run From pain and death As far as fast as I could Away from a cruel fate Can anyone relate? If I had cancer Stand and fight--maybe For a time a valiant effort But in the end I will fly away on angel's wings If I had cancer Patricin Lynne

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/20/2015 7:14:00 PM

This is a deep Patricia, one should never give up the fight. :), A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A

Date: 5/20/2015 5:38:00 PM

I don't like the C- word. a strong poem Patricin, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Patricia Janke
Date: 5/20/2015 6:11:00 PM

Hi. Thanks for kind words. Began writing after retirement and taking classes. Have been published and enjoy poetry