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Immaculate Conception

A single cell dividing brings a new life to this infertile body. Hungry and eager, it grows quickly, pushing organs aside or consuming them. Knives, radiation, and chemical poisons: Failed abortions. Cancer claims another woman.

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John Loving Iii

Date: 9/6/2008 9:50:00 AM

good claim bad name. jhl

Sander Wolff
Date: 4/11/2018 1:33:00 PM

The name is the most important part of the poem.

Shari Lamb

Date: 8/30/2008 1:18:00 PM

This poem makes me wonder why cancer exists in the first place? When the host dies the cancer dies too. It doesn't win or gain anything in the end--only death. Glad to see you exploring this painful topic in poetry. Peace, Shari

Sander Wolff
Date: 4/11/2018 1:32:00 PM

I love you, Sweetie. Thank you for always being so encouraging.

Michael Jordan

Date: 8/30/2008 8:37:00 AM

Wow - such heartfelt emotion and no wonder - The sadness of it is just unbearable at times - God Bless

Sander Wolff
Date: 4/11/2018 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Michael.

Sander Wolff

Date: 8/30/2008 7:23:00 AM

I guess I was feeling some anger and sadness about a dear friend's condition, and the idea of new life arising unexpectedly kept bouncing around in my head.

Sharon Winter

Date: 8/29/2008 9:49:00 PM

This is so powerful. Such a sad and ugly truth well expressed. We all know too many who have been lost to this horrible disease. Love, Shar

Sander Wolff
Date: 4/11/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thank you, Sharon.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/29/2008 4:58:00 PM

Sadly, this poem reflects the terrible truth of cancer. I lost my own mother, and so many others from this deadly disease. Everyone has been touched in some way.

Sander Wolff
Date: 4/11/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Carrie. I'm so sorry for your loss.