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Doing Cancer Alone

Am I not Loveable with cancer No loving touches, too few hugs I am a cancer survivor Yet so alone Questioning my fellow man When I needed love the most, at my darkest time People were hard to find I begged for help Most every test, appointment, radiation I sat alone Oh yes I am stronger, wiser At what cost Where are my friends and family Response from some folks was down right NO’S My heart breaking and my soul is crushed I fought so hard Am still alone I reached out to relatives No word of comfort What is life without touch, love I need a circle of strength around me My plea to the world Care for your sick, fellow man Do not be scared of illness You can not catch See the soul of the sick Love them all you can This gift of love is more healing than any cancer pill Forget your fears. Open your hearts End others loneliness and tears by Barb Derick

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Beata Agustin

Date: 4/22/2024 9:28:00 PM

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: 2/9/2016 1:40:00 AM

well done barab

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 10/3/2010 2:14:00 PM

Dear Barb I am so sorry for your odeal,not just your physical suffering which must be hard enough,but to have felt so alone.I hope your feelings that you have shared here in this heartfelt poem that touched me will reach and teach others.To not let fear get in the way of what their hearts are telling them to do.I know you will find many friends here on TPS.Please take care.Luv June.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2010 2:13:00 PM

I am sorry if this happened in your life..When one is sick is when one needs friends and family the most for the support and strenght..If you had lived close to me, I would have tried to support you through this in whatever ways that I could..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/3/2010 1:37:00 PM

Very touchy and emtional plea from a cancer patient, Barb

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/3/2010 1:04:00 PM

This is a very touching write. Having a friend and an aunt fighting their own battle with this illness sure makes it even more real for me. Stunning write, if personal I wish you all the best with your recovery hugs and blessings ;)