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Poem against Cancer

Holding On To the Expectations of a New Dawn

You swallow billions in cash, yet your assault strengthens, everything with life now stands on one side against you but your unpredictability is what gives you this audacity. Your sarcasm and indifference to mankind may seem to amputate medical science but even on wheel-chairs, we will hold hands together, never giving up. You now pass through numerous gates to the fat, slim, male and female; to the adults, kids, rich and poor; to drunkards, smokers, abstained or perverse; to the omnivore, vegan, sexually active or not; to the religious, spiritual, free thinker or non-thinking. You shoot them all in an unfair rampage making the task so herculean for you to be controlled. Your spread plays the gruesome music of death inviting the straws of extinction to sap life out in slow sips. The more your covered distance, the more your torment. Towards the end of the road, your merciless afflictions are an indication, nature can acquire a bad side. You come with a red card held by a fatal hand then go with a white one with the inscription of a soul. All humanity fight, but our blows seem not to reach you. For long, we’ve taken your jabs and being on the receiving end is becoming so protracted. But we’ll hold steadfast, never giving in to a knock-out; staying strong, united and hopeful, that someday, victory will be hope's fashion for the new dawn to be here permanently.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 11/5/2015 8:46:00 AM
If course it would help if I read what the poem is about, but I have a one-track mind. We are on the verge of a biological revolution. Just a bit longer will it take.
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Funom Makama
Date: 1/28/2016 11:07:00 AM
Thank you very much Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/5/2015 8:45:00 AM
Hey, we shall never give up, even though there seem to be constant setbacks. What can we do, but fight the good fight with care, compassion and non-violence? I am a believer in the tactics of MLK and Ghandi. And there are more of us than there are the ones with huge bank accounts.
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Funom Makama
Date: 1/28/2016 11:07:00 AM
Yes Duke... Thank you for your encouragement
Date: 10/30/2015 4:16:00 PM
Excellent epic poem.
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Funom Makama
Date: 11/23/2015 5:38:00 AM
Thank you so much Nayda
Date: 10/27/2015 8:19:00 AM
I feel you and such strong courageous lines!!! very nice! if this for contest it will do well~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:53:00 AM
Thank you so much Olive Eloisa
Date: 10/24/2015 2:47:00 AM
You speak with the confidence and conviction of someone in close contact with a case of the dreaded disease. Loved the write. So sorry if you gave a loved one afflicted. I am one with you in the hope for better days. hugs!
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Kim Patrice Nunez
Date: 10/20/2015 3:22:00 PM
Extremely moving Funom. The dreaded C word should be burried for all time. An absolute terrific piece of writing ~~ James :)
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:52:00 AM
Thank you so much James
Date: 10/19/2015 1:56:00 AM
great poem mate on the now and ever growing compulsion of the unloved to destroy...
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Don
Date: 10/17/2015 7:01:00 PM
No matter how much cancer takes from it's victims, they still fight and will fight until a cure is found. I truly admire the strength and courage of such brave people... This is an amazing piece of writing, Funom. Very moving and inspirational!
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Kelly
Date: 10/15/2015 3:04:00 PM
What a strong, epic write, Funom, on the evils from the enemy that try to destroy mankind. This could be interpreted in many ways, whether physical ills, emotional ills or spiritual warfare. Great job!
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Laura
Date: 10/13/2015 6:18:00 PM
Well, if we do the right thing as a society then perhaps we can beat down the things that will destroy us and focus on improving all our lives together. That is a difficult goal but it is within reach if we are willing to see the truth. Thanks for being here!!
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Duke
Date: 10/13/2015 2:04:00 PM
ohh, this superb piece moves me, funom... a beauty... huggs
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:50:00 AM
Thank you so much nette Onclaud
Date: 10/13/2015 11:08:00 AM
Hello Funom My Great Friend!! I'm also thrilled as our other colleagues listed below to have you back with us!! Your epic poem here against "cancer" is both a compelling and courageous write for sure. Your last two stanza say it all: "... victory will be hope's fashion for the new dawn to be here permanently." Outstanding Work!! 7 + FAV in my book!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 10/30/2015 7:49:00 AM
Thank you so much Gary Bateman
Date: 10/13/2015 10:53:00 AM
- A deep and really well written poem, Funom - Nice to read from you again :) - Best wishes - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/30/2015 7:49:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne Lise Andresen
Date: 10/13/2015 10:45:00 AM
Such a powerful write Funom - we must keep on fighting ... it was my husband's cancer that started me on my poetic journey so something good has come out of something bad in our lives:-) hugs Jan
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Jan Allison... I am so sorry to know about your husband... I am glad you are facing the challenge as strong as possible
Date: 10/13/2015 8:17:00 AM
Welcome back my friend, Furom! I see you have come back invigorated, ready to declare war against injustice and corruption! I understand you! All my life have been fighting against all these enemies. Your writing a volcanic eruption of indignation that its molten lava is ready to devour the guilty! Excellent! A seven!
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/13/2015 8:16:00 AM
A POWERFUL MESSAGE IN THIS POEM MY FRIEND. Great power wielded by any nation/entity always ends up in savagery and degradation of those that it lords over. "You come with a red card held by a fatal hand then go with a white one with the inscription of a soul." Solid gold! A7
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:46:00 AM
Thank you so much Robert Lindley
Date: 10/13/2015 8:09:00 AM
You are on a roll! Another exceptional piece.
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:45:00 AM
Oh! Thanks a lot for your kind words as usual...
Date: 10/13/2015 8:00:00 AM
Good strong expressive work..Maybe political?..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comment was encouraging..Sara
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Funom Makama
Date: 10/30/2015 7:45:00 AM
Thank you so much Sara Kendrick
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