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Failed Test

Now I am sleeping The sleep of the dead Laying in a coffin Instead of a bed My wife kept saying I should have the test I never listened I thought I knew best A finger in an anus Just a simple poke What I thought was funny Was far from a joke My cancer undetected Consumed me real fast Now instead of a future I have a tragic past Heed my warning Don't do what I did If you take this test You avoid a coffin with a lid I like many men fail to have regular checkups. Fortunately this is not my story but if I don't take my health decision seriously it could be. It is time for us to smarten up, book those tests! No one has ever really died from embarrasment.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 11/25/2012 3:13:00 PM
Thanks for this Richard, reminds me that im due for my check up, great stuff here, blessings Carl
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Date: 11/14/2012 3:11:00 AM
Oh great message Rick.....this is such a sad poem. Ty for writing about this and getting it out there!!!!! well done
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 7:26:00 AM
So nice to hear from you Shaz
Date: 11/13/2012 12:49:00 PM
this is a fine note for all to care for one;s health, richard...your images reflect the depth of your subject... defining!... best wishes and huggs!..:)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2012 2:14:00 PM
Thanks Nette
Date: 11/13/2012 10:11:00 AM
An excellent reminder my friend my father died of bowel cancer. Thanks for pointer on my poem don't now how that happened xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2012 12:10:00 PM
I am refering to the line being in the wrong place, not the subject matter of the poem.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2012 12:06:00 PM
I have had it happen a few times myself.
Date: 11/13/2012 10:09:00 AM
RIGHT ON my friend! I'm due and you have just reminded me... merci beaucoup! Cheers and thanks from the East!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2012 12:08:00 PM
Your most welcome Jack.

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