Jan Allison Poet Senryu

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10/28/23

For those who wondered why I haven't been around much recently ...now you know. Hubby's cancer returned for the third time but thankfully it's been caught early and treated in less than a month

 

 

For Whom the Bell Tolls

treatment commences
cancer eradicated
we remain hopeful

the bell’s rung three times
radiotherapy done
life begins again

live for the moment
we are never complacent
cancer may return

cherish your loved ones
embrace life, it’s all too short
cancer is a thief!

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Gershon Wolf November 1, 2023 at 6:13 PM A thief, indeed! Well-described... Keep checking the locks on hubby's vital organs! Here's to life! :) gw

Abdullah Alhemaidy October 29, 2023 at 9:43 PM Best prayers.

Jeff Connelly October 29, 2023 at 12:05 PM A poem of hopefulness Jan. You wrote this with love. It shows. Hugs

Victor Buhagiar October 29, 2023 at 8:51 AM It is important when treating such cancer to keep track of his PSA. I hope for the best. Blessings.

Hilda Greenhough October 28, 2023 at 11:31 PM This is a poem from the heart. Best wishes.

Tania Kitchin October 28, 2023 at 3:48 PM Jan, hugs to you and I hoping for a full recovery for your hubby, a great poem and message.

Ilene Bauer October 28, 2023 at 12:43 PM such wonderful news, jan! of course, you've conveyed this to us in a most poetic way, but your message is very clear (yet so easy to forget!). thanks for letting us know - it's a great relief to hear this...

Lin Lane October 28, 2023 at 10:06 AM Because of his cancer, you began to write. Because of your writing, you are here, my friend, my cohort, my poetic sister. Because of your tears, I've cried with you and for you. Because of my tears, you've shared my pain, drying my tears countless times. Today, the bells are tolling with good news for you.

Deb M October 28, 2023 at 10:01 AM Oh Jan l just adore your very special words and l am so happy your husband rang that bell!! Life is so precious and we all are so vulnerable and like you said we need to embrace it! Thankyou for sharing something so very personal. Take good care of YOU also Jan…..Debx