Defining

Cancer may redefine your life
	or cause you to do so

	but it does not define you

It is not you, by definition
	in fact it is the anti-you

It may invade, destroy, usurp
	your physical self
may distort, cloud, hijack
	your mind
may jaundice and weaken
	your emotional state

	but it does not touch your spirit
	cannot affect your soul

(April 1, 2009)

Glenn Peirson, July 22/65 - November 10/2009
managed by Ellyn Peirson, mother

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Beata Agustin

Date: 5/30/2024 12:16:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/4/2016 8:53:00 PM

Glenn, thanks. Linda

Skat A

Date: 10/4/2016 7:28:00 PM

Glenn, well done. SKAT