Cancer

Carnivorous disease
Advances on its
Never erring 
Course of pain
Eating all before it with no
Respite for its host.

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Mary Ann Young

Date: 2/17/2010 8:34:00 AM

so sad but well put together so sorry you are in our prayers

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/16/2010 5:04:00 PM

I don't think there is anyone who has not had a loved one, or does not know of someone suffering from this horrible disease. soup mail. xoxo

Christi Kopp

Date: 2/8/2010 12:28:00 PM

Wonderfully written. Thanks for your comment on mine. It was written for my Grandfather in his last days battling cancer. He passed in 2003. It has taken such a toll on our family and many mourned for so long. He was a HUGE Saints fan so he was especially on my mind when the Saints took the Super Bowl yesterday. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/26/2010 3:49:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your story with us in the blog and also in your recent comment, Janette. You are a strong woman to stand by your husband and ensure he receives the best quality of care at this time. You and he are in my prayers along with John Heck (a shocker yesterday), Danielle White and several other wonderful Soup members who are struggling right now. If you ever want to talk, send me your number and I'll give you a call. It may help. God bless you. Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/25/2010 3:12:00 PM

Having seen many fine people die from this insidious disease, I should say you hit the nail on the head here, Janette. Cancer is carnivorous, erosive and offers "no respite." God, I hate to think of people as "hosts," but to this disease too many have served as such. Outstanding writing, Janette. (My dear friend "Jeanett" died of cancer in 2003, followed by my friend Chris in 2005 who helped me give the euology at Jeanett's funeral days before learning he had cancer.) Excellent work!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/25/2010 1:47:00 PM

yike a TRUE verse (shiver) HUG HUG HUG! Light & Love

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2010 4:33:00 AM

A very serious topic that many encounter in their or a family members lifetime. Thats for reminding us that this is happening in our fine country and maybe that through research this illness can be conquered. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 1/20/2010 11:24:00 PM

It s a deadly monster alright. This acrostic expresses that quite well. Thanks for sharing. And thank you for your kind congrats on my featured poem today. Best wishes, Caroline.

Marty Owens

Date: 1/20/2010 2:22:00 PM

That's it alright....I lost a wife to this terrible thing called cancer...you have defined it well...Marty

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/20/2010 1:35:00 PM

EXCELLENT acrostic for this horrible disease! LUv, andrea

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/20/2010 1:32:00 PM

You have captured the meaning in this great Acrostic, Janette! Good write! Thank you for your kind comment today! Peace, Audrey

James Peranteau

Date: 1/20/2010 12:47:00 PM

Thank you for you kind comment today Janette ! And many more fine writes for you,...this Acrostic was very touching. james

Billy Thekidster

Date: 1/20/2010 11:56:00 AM

Cancer has taken many loved ones from me away. I'll kick it's butt if it happens to come my way (Hopefully). Great Write Janette. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Scarlett Sepulvado Anderson

Date: 1/13/2010 10:45:00 AM

I hope the respite comes in the form of acceptance and God's grace. Coming from someone who has been dying from disease off and on for over 15 years. Much love and prayers to anyone facing disease themselves or of a loved one. Thanks for sharing. Love, Scarlet

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/13/2010 9:19:00 AM

Sadly true... (well written acrostic)

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 1/13/2010 8:27:00 AM

you describe it well, so destructive to the body, physical and emotional scars

Izzy Gumbo

Date: 1/11/2010 8:35:00 AM

if you insert a U, then a small switch, the meaning is CAN CURE... I insist to see it this way, in love for those I know and for those I don't know who struggle with this. Many hugs and and much love to you, for the new year. :) xo . we believe what we believe and the body does too. I believe we beat this one.