Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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I Will Survive

“First I was afraid, I was petrified…
I WILL SURVIVE”

I can still hear those words going through my head…


Cancer
We don’t know how long you had been lurking 
But like a silent thief in the night you crept into our life
Turning our whole world upside down
So many questions
Can it be cured?
Will the cancer be eradicated forever?
But no one can give a definite answer
So many things to consider…
As the side effects of any treatment can be so cruel 
But tough decisions would have to be made to save your life
We could only hope and pray you were one of the lucky ones

Before you went under the knife
You said these words to me…
I WILL SURVIVE
Two and a half years later you remain cancer free

Dedicated to my husband and anyone who can relate to these lines

Unhinged Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Lawless

Lyrics quoted from the song I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

26~08~16

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CayCay Godwin August 27, 2016 at 5:12 PM So many are forced on to that carousel and we are inadequate to do anything but love, support, learn and listen - not enough when you want to fix something. I know the emotion in your write is way too real, I feel that - I also hear your husband's words and believe I will continue to for awhile yet. So moving, Jan. God Bless all cancer victims, God bless them everyone ... (LOVE that song, it's a sing out loud and shake your boo-thing song) ... CayCay Jan Allison August 27, 2016 at 7:18 PM Thanks Caycay - I was inspired to write for the contest but doubt it will float John's boat but I'm just happy to get my words out - sadly there will be many who can relate to what we went through:-( hugs Jan

Anne-Lise Andresen August 27, 2016 at 8:29 AM - A "battle" to fight, a good supplementary medicine administered with love in large doses ! - A lovly poem to your husband, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison August 27, 2016 at 8:49 AM Thanks Anne Lise - I've been with him every step of the way Anne Lise - it took 2 years for them to even find the cancer it was actually a relief when we got the diagnosis :-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley August 27, 2016 at 12:32 AM A worthy tribute to a fighter and his second, in the corner with the towel and encouragement. Viv x Jan Allison August 27, 2016 at 5:36 AM Thanks Viv - it is about teamwork ... always there for each other every step of the way:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner August 26, 2016 at 5:59 PM Jan, I'm happy for you and your husband. Like you say, so many don't survive. I lost my dad and my brother and it was devastating. A very inspiring write. Jan Allison August 27, 2016 at 5:39 AM Thanks Daniel - we are one of the lucky ones but I wanted to portray a positive message with my poem:-) Its odd where we get our inspiration - I turned on the radio and the song was playing and the lines were so apt but hubby did say to me I will survive before his surgery ... here is the poem hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso August 26, 2016 at 2:13 PM Beautiful Jan, you always say I tackle hard topics but you do justice to issues close to your heart, and one can feel the words! Jan Allison August 26, 2016 at 2:20 PM If it wasn't for his cancer I wouldn't be writing poetry ... I write from the heart with this poem - I'm not bothered about a contest placement I had to write what I felt :-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer August 26, 2016 at 2:08 PM very powerful, jan! i'm glad to hear that your husband is cancer free. it's amazing that this is what inspired your writing - i guess the old silver lining adage is true... Jan Allison August 26, 2016 at 2:18 PM I agree so much Ilene there really is a silver lining to my story. I'd never written a poem since my school days and If I am totally honest I really disliked poetry... guess its all changed since I wrote my first poem 'splendid isolation' and the rest is history:-) hugs Jan xx

Lynn Marie August 26, 2016 at 11:25 AM A beautiful touching dedication Jan. I am especially moved by the "we" of your story. You faced it together and I am glad he is doing so well. Your love, support and humour no doubt a huge part in his triumphant defeat and continuing wellness...we are always stronger when we can unite as one..kinda like what you and many others do here at PS..bring people together.:-) Thank you...my best to you in the contest. blessings to all lynn p.s Great song:-) Jan Allison August 26, 2016 at 11:28 AM Thanks Lynn - yes we faced it together every step of the way - without his cancer I would never have started writing:-) I was more scared when we thought he had cancer ... it took 2 years to actually find it so when it was diagnosed we were actually relieved - sounds strange but we knew it was lurking there it just wasn't easy to detect:-( hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith August 26, 2016 at 10:48 AM You must have been petrified...happy your hubby is doing better Jan Allison August 26, 2016 at 10:51 AM Those two lines of that song are very apt Tim ... a cancer diagnosis is a shock but you have to remain positive that is the key:-) hugs Jan xx