Sander Wolff Poet Free verse

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 September 6, 2008 at 9:50 AM good claim bad name. jhl Sander Wolff April 11, 2018 at 1:33 PM The name is the most important part of the poem.

Shari Lamb August 30, 2008 at 1:18 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 April 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM I love you, Sweetie. Thank you for always being so encouraging.

Michael Jordan August 30, 2008 at 8:37 AM Wow - such heartfelt emotion and no wonder - The sadness of it is just unbearable at times - God Bless Sander Wolff April 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Michael.

Sander Wolff August 30, 2008 at 7:23 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 August 29, 2008 at 9:49 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 April 11, 2018 at 1:31 PM Thank you, Sharon.

Carrie Richards August 29, 2008 at 4:58 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 April 11, 2018 at 1:31 PM Thank you for reading and commenting, Carrie. I'm so sorry for your loss.