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Life Goes On

First it was seizures And then I was blind Sight was returned And then I was fine. Then came the cancer But I was not afraid Just a little annoying Then life was repaid. A life threatening event The doctors said no way In my determined mind I said I’m here to stay. A cat has nine lives I think humans do too I’ve used three of mine Four more I am due.

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 5/9/2019 12:33:00 PM

Very beautifully expressed Betty!

Debra Mundine

Date: 5/9/2019 11:38:00 AM

You go Betty. Never give in to negativity and never give up. I've encountered the possibility of demise myself many times. Your poem reads well and sends a good positive message. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Ondeng Moses Otieno

Date: 5/7/2019 11:58:00 PM

It is encouraging

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 5/7/2019 11:57:00 PM

hundredth hindrance but life has to go on by breaking all............/// a mantra- do or die; the succinct theory of life!/// beautiful poem penned

Anna M Shepard

Date: 5/7/2019 1:30:00 PM

I love your will to beat what life has to offer. Inspirational! (P.s. correct last line to six more). Have a blessed day

Betty Janko
Date: 5/7/2019 5:51:00 PM

Thank you so much Anna. You will be glad to know that since I wrote this poem I have had in Jan 2018 a heart attack, and in Nov 2018 a small stroke! Still using up more lives! P.S. I must have somehow known that I was going to use up two more when I counted. Lol! Hope you are strong and happy.

Denis Barter

Date: 8/24/2016 12:48:00 PM

When I look back on my life Betty, I must admit I agree with your conclusion, that we humans have nine lives (sometimes more)! I know there's been numerous life ending situations I've been confronted with, but have walked away from - not always unscathed, but till able to enjoy life! Take 'em as they come I say, and look in the mirror. Someone looks back at you? You survived yet again!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/23/2016 8:33:00 PM

I do like your poetry BettyI read 3 times

Betty Janko
Date: 8/23/2016 8:58:00 PM

Thank you Darlene! I am pleased you liked my poem. It is true of my life. I have cheated death 3 times when all seemed to be lost, but God had different plans, and for that I am grateful! I have had a kidney transplant for 23 years, on my second pacemaker, and am healthier than I have ever been. I hope to write many more poems before He calls me home. Thanks again dear friend.