Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Sorry if this sounds like a pity party. I am fine and just living as healthy as I can. When I saw the contest title, I honestly could think of nothing in my life that felt like a big betrayal of me by any one person important to me. In general, I think we are all being betrayed by some evil forces in this world and I have felt betrayed also by the medical system; however, this betrayal for me is the one that has most "got to me" on a personal level, and I empathize with all of you who have had to live with dread diseases and their aftermath.

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A Betrayal By Body

I thought I'd been doing things right.
            I exercised and supposed the food I ate was mostly good.
Then something struck me; it became my life's most serious plight,
coming as it did so suddenly in my mature adulthood.
                        This horrific surprise
was not a person with whom I could reason or reach a compromise.
I had a cancer, and I feared one day it could lead to my demise.
      "I'm cancer-free." This mantra each day I now say!
            Strange to think one's body can betray
                        one in that way!
Learning it was genetic, I knew for all my life I'd have to fight.
            It's been nearly three years now since I vowed to do all I could
      to ensure that dread disease would never again materialize.
            By being healthy and basking in God's grace, I live each day.      

Nov. 30, 2018  for Dear Heart's
Fragmented Rhyme- November 2018 Writing Challenge - Poetry Contest

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Carolyn Devonshire December 6, 2018 at 5:34 PM You did go through quite a scare and I know some of the fear lives on during recovery. You really do everything you can to prevent illness and promote health, Andrea. I'm sorry you felt this type of betrayal. I can only think of John and how all those vitamins betrayed him as well. A powerful entry for the contest, dear! Hugs for you Andrea Dietrich December 6, 2018 at 6:46 PM and now I have been betrayed by the awful doctors who refuse to see how dangerous their meds have been to me, and not acknowledging that Prolia is a real danger to many women. Andrea Dietrich December 6, 2018 at 6:46 PM thanks for your comment and your caring

Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:10 PM Such a sad, but beautifully written and powerful poem, Andrea. Yes, diseases do betray us this way, especially when we try to do the right things to stay healthy. However, I am so pleased your outcome is a positive one. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 4, 2018 at 5:45 PM I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Andrea, very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the very sad emotions . Congratulations on your win!

Constance La France December 3, 2018 at 4:39 PM Andrea, congratulations on your win in my contest, your battle with health is one many can relate to, well done ~

Jennifer Proxenos December 1, 2018 at 1:30 PM Hi Andrea, What a wonderful person you are - your goodness shines upon us all at poetry soup. Your brave soul will forge on for years to come - you are a fighter and live in Gods grace. All my love, Jennifer.

Frederic Parker December 1, 2018 at 9:46 AM God bless you my friend and my prayers are with you to never again have to fight this disease...

Rhona Mcferran December 1, 2018 at 7:53 AM I understand the sense of betrayal you felt with the cancer- it can certainly feel that way! So glad that you're doing better now. ;) Every day that we have life is such a gift, it's sad that it often takes something drastic to remind us of that... Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 8:45 AM I have always felt each day to be a gift. I think for me, it helped me emphathize more with others who get diseases . You learn a lot of things that are new to you and you understand what others have been going through.

Heidi Sands December 1, 2018 at 7:52 AM Great one Andrea. I can relate to this and the feeling of betrayal with the medical system. You are brave and I wish you the best :) Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 8:42 AM don't get me started on the medical system. LOL thanks for your well wishes, Heidi.

Vijay Pandit December 1, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you for sharing this with us, Andrea. I'm sure it took a lot of courage to write this poem. My very best to you for continued happy and healthy life. Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 8:42 AM No, it did not take courage. I am just a blabber mouth. Thanks for your comment, Vijay

Tom Cunningham November 30, 2018 at 8:39 PM Well written Andrea, and I hope you continue to stay well. But you're right, we try and do the right things with our bodies but its like something out there is trying to trip you up. Good luck. Tom. Andrea Dietrich November 30, 2018 at 9:30 PM thanks, Tom, I just saw a movie today about the poor people being killed in the mideast. Just to live as long as I have lived, not having to endure such a tragic life as those suffering in the world makes me feel grateful.