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A Betrayal By Body

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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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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

Date: 12/6/2018 5:34:00 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
Date: 12/6/2018 6:46:00 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
Date: 12/6/2018 6:46:00 PM

thanks for your comment and your caring

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2018 8:10:00 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

Date: 12/4/2018 5:45:00 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

Date: 12/3/2018 4:39:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your win in my contest, your battle with health is one many can relate to, well done ~

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/1/2018 1:30:00 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

Date: 12/1/2018 9:46:00 AM

God bless you my friend and my prayers are with you to never again have to fight this disease...

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 12/1/2018 7:53:00 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
Date: 12/1/2018 8:45:00 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

Date: 12/1/2018 7:52:00 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
Date: 12/1/2018 8:42:00 AM

don't get me started on the medical system. LOL thanks for your well wishes, Heidi.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/1/2018 7:14:00 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
Date: 12/1/2018 8:42:00 AM

No, it did not take courage. I am just a blabber mouth. Thanks for your comment, Vijay

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/30/2018 8:39:00 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
Date: 11/30/2018 9:30:00 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.