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The Best of Me

I can’t believe I’m leaving, I can’t believe the news. When you least expect it, Cancer gets the best of you. There’s so much to live for, And so much I didn’t see. I was wishing for a cure; My dreams I will never be. This isn’t the first loss, Cancer came to take. I’ve wished for many nights, That this was a mistake. I wished upon a star, That I could live happy. In the middle of my dreams, Cancer got the best of me. For the millions of lives cancer takes away from us yearly!

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Steven Mcmorrow

Date: 12/24/2008 5:51:00 PM

Thank you very much for commenting on my poem "Never Coming Home". also this is a really great write.It is true.yet it is sad. have a great and safe holiday. Steven

Daniel Neal

Date: 11/24/2008 3:10:00 PM

This is a sad poem about the truth of this disease. It makes me sad to think about the dreams cancer kills.

Abe Lopez

Date: 11/24/2008 11:51:00 AM

My friend joe lost his wife to cancer. the battle to live with cancer was as tough as losing her. i hope they can find a cure for this disease soon . great poem!

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 11/20/2008 9:45:00 AM

and live with it until their time comes. Thanks for sharing this poem. I have a deeper understanding of this disease due to the perspective you wrote it from Love Elizabeth

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 11/20/2008 9:43:00 AM

The message behind this piece is deep and touching. We spoke about cancer today and this poem was in my mind the entire time. It made me sad to know what one goes through when they are told they aren't going to live that long. Life is uncertain but death is sure and not knowing seems to be the best way to face it. But there are those who have to face it-

Robin L. Gass

Date: 11/20/2008 7:16:00 AM

So sad, so true. I don't think I know anyone whose lives haven't been touched by this disease in one way or another. Thank you for your wonderful comment. I prayed for God to help me and he lead me to Poetrysoup. Thanks again Raul. God bless, Robin

Michael Torres

Date: 11/20/2008 3:19:00 AM

I plan o writing a poem about the truth. I will probably get of this sight for a while . It's been very difficult time for me but God will get me through this. I love you and If and when I leave I will give you my email address. God bless you and your's with love Michael Torres

Michael Torres

Date: 11/20/2008 3:15:00 AM

Raul this is so real and true touching and sad. Raul your prayer made me cry. I guess it was a God sent prayer from you. You are a blessing and a loving christain man. I am dealing with so much pain in my soul and heart . Your prayers were a healing grace. Thank you so much for you generous time and love that you have given me I haven't been able to comment on your poem's as much because of this trauma that Im resolving within myself. You are an angel like the many people here on this sight.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/19/2008 4:38:00 PM

Cancer is all too real, and very very very sad. I lost many family members to this, and it breaks my heart. lovely poem hun, love Kristin

Teresita Cailo

Date: 11/19/2008 4:02:00 PM

Rather sad but nicely written. Teri

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/19/2008 4:01:00 PM

I think we all know someone with this dreaded disease. A thoughtful dedication. Let us pray for a cure. Love, Shar

Nigel Fawcett

Date: 11/19/2008 2:33:00 PM

Nicely written Raul. Nigel

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 11/19/2008 2:28:00 PM

This is nice, I lost somebody from cancer and it really touches me and I wrote a poem kind of like this. This really puts it into perspective of a person going through this.