Cancer's Serenade

Cancer has become a constant companion of many,
without a cure, it lingers on and causes tragedy,
It waltzes into the lives of the young and old,
taking up residence boldly,
Its victims fight the good fight
as Heavy Weight Champions do,
Yet, sometimes, nothing gets its 
victims through,
Even when they follow all the
instructiuons given to them,
Cancer serenades with its 
death march,
Leaving their souls lifeless and parched,
Victims go into the next world as shadows,
mere likenesses of themselves,
not knowing whether they ended up in Heaven or Hell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kyscheia Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 12:36 PM
excellant poem strikes a cord in every human soul well done margaret
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November 11, 2010 at 12:33 AM
I think victims of cancer have suffered enoug in this life. Two dear friends died from this disease and I expect them to be the first to welcome us to heaven. Indeed, they fought "the good fight." Don't know if I'd have such courage. Beautifully written, Margaret. Love, Carolyn
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