Facing Up To Cancer
Thought I’d be fine, I just hadn’t a clue
You never think it could happen to you.
Shock and denial raced to the fore
My head is in bits, can’t think straight anymore
Unaware, in the dark, attacked from behind
Fear grows from not knowing and cripples the mind
Knowledge I've gained, Strengthened me for the fight
It’s like someone turned on a very bright light
I see you now clearly, I recognise you
As the Beast that would kill me, 'cause that’s what you do
So now I'm aware of what must be done
There's no way I'll give in without taking you on
I am not on my own, I’m supported each day
With weapons to Cut you or Nuke you away
From my body and mind until I have won
Or controlled and pegged back 'til you’re on the run
I will look in your eye and you will soon know
That I've got what it takes to give You a 'Square Go'
With the support that I have, we will fight tooth and nail.
As we battle you Cancer and we Will prevail.
Copyright © Rob Bettridge | Year Posted 2015
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