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Cruel Chemo

Titian tresses tumble
as do her tears
I’ll save on hairdressing costs
she says with a watery smile

BITE SIZE POEM no 29 Poetry Contest

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12/10/21

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Paula Goldsmith

December 21, 2021 at 8:07 AM

Your "Cruel chemo" is a powerful/true write. Your added pink box says much. Life makes one stop and think. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Valsa George

December 20, 2021 at 12:58 AM

So sad ! In four small lines, you have poignantly summarized the whole after effects of chemo. Even in the bleakest hours, man finds a reason to console himself/herself

Donna Roberts

December 18, 2021 at 9:37 PM

What an opening line A serious sensitive side Of a superb limerick lady Merry Christmix Jan

Caren Krutsinger

December 17, 2021 at 7:35 AM

"watery smile" - I have seen so many of these, sadly.

Delice Arleen Skelly

December 16, 2021 at 2:42 AM

I got a watery smile as I read this. Escaped chemo, but not radium. The medication might cause hair to thin but not fall out. Delice

Richard Colbert

December 13, 2021 at 9:47 AM

so simple and powerful...beautiful.. well done, Jan ...Richard

James Peranteau

December 13, 2021 at 5:14 AM

i've always stipulated dear poetess; "less thee word, thee more be heard". It wuz fantastic' reading you this morning C\_/...Have a great week Jan...much love, james

Andrea Dietrich

December 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

wow this is such good work, Jan. Love it

Rico Leffanta

December 11, 2021 at 10:17 AM

And bald is brilliant! It is nature's way of standing out in a crowd. It got Yul Brynner a number of gigs, so keep smiling! Aloha! Rico

Lisa Ricci

December 11, 2021 at 7:52 AM

Good Morning Jan. Your entry speaks as many know this situation well. You wrote with dignity and grace. I hope all is well with you these days. Best of luck with the contest. Remain safe and enjoy the weekend.

Mike Gentile

December 11, 2021 at 6:08 AM

Humor is the best medicine sometimes Jan! I think this poem is just awesome!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Deb M

December 10, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Hey Jan….Beautiful sad and so very real for so many…..cancer sucks!! Little yet powerful write! Debx

Victor Buhagiar

December 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM

great alliteration. Best for a win. Hugs.

Alexis Y.

December 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM

WoW! Jan, Your bite-size poem is moving and meaningful. The card and quote work so well with what you wrote. Best wishes in the contest. Well done. Have a nice day and weekend:-) Alexis

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