Cancer.

Today’s a day, I’m standing tall.
I will not waver from my stance.
I will not lose myself in the crowd,
Or give in to your demeaning glance.

No, today I am standing my ground.
I believe I will succeed.
I don’t care what you think of me.
Someday you’ll take my lead.

Today I’m standing up to you.
For all the lives you’ve brought to an end.
For what you did to my uncle,
my grandma, and my friend.

You took away their life, their pride.
You left precaution at the door.
Just when we thought you were done taking,
You’d come back, and take some more.

I think you have done more than enough,
That, I know for sure.
Next time, I’ll beat you to the punch.
Someday, we’ll find the cure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Having also lost family and friends to cancer, I found this poem to be very moving. Research for a cure continues, but progress seems to be very slow in producing results. This will make a fine addition to my list of favorites, Rachel. Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
May 4, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Demonstration of faith, hope, and determination. Great job, Rachel.
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May 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Have had a lot of family members challenged with cancer. Some are doing well--some not so fortunate. So I can really relate to your words. Karen
Phillips Avatar
May 1, 2010 at 4:06 AM
very powerful poem. enjoyed it.
Amero Avatar
April 30, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Thank you. A good write on an all too familiar topic. I've lost many to cancer and appreciate this poem. Tony
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