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About This Poem

Breast Cancer

dreaded breast cancer
stages of growth tenderness
first thought is despair

main objective to destroy
shattering whole families

Copyright © 2012 By Caryl S. Muzzey

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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 12/24/2012 9:15:00 PM
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    Carly, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 6/25/2012 8:50:00 PM
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    Yes, the first thought has to be such devastating despair!! And the last part about shattering families is so true.
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 6/18/2012 8:09:00 AM
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    Hi there Caryl, I really appreciated this tanka entry this morning..many women have had their breast cancer scare and any poem written to educate others is a poem of valor! Love, Gwendolen
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 6/10/2012 11:28:00 AM
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    Caryl, your last line says it all about the impact Cancer has on families.. Wishing you the best for the contest :) Wilma


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