Cancer

A true psychopath,
Cancer thrives on victims’ fears,
Remorseless, it kills
Old men, women and children
And stabs young men in the back.

For Joann’s Cantankacerous contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM
this is really good. Did it not get on the list? I wonder if this was a contest where you were supposed to do two stanzas or something. I really would expect to see it a winner!
Collins Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 9:26 AM
well Jack In you go to my favorites. Your poetry is contagious - thank God cancer is not. love, Kathy
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June 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Howdy Jack, so devious it is... why is it the heart of pain? I don't know... I think cancer hurts the most when you are not the one affected... Good luck in the contest,,xox~PD
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:07 PM
It is truly an illness that is no respecter of persons..Any race, sex or age can be afflicted by it..Good entry for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence was encouraging..Sara
Sivey Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM
You've got cancer pegged to a T! Cancer is probably the worst thing in this world! It saddens my heart every time I hear someone with cancer, I beg the Lord for them to be healed! This is a fantastic write my friend! I was really taken deep inside every word of your creative poem! You've done magnificent with this write! Great Work!!
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