Is It Cancer

Is this my death sentence?
Will it be the end of my time?
Do I get a chance at redemption?
Am I even prepared to die?

Who decides we are too young to die
Or too old to worry?
Some people fear when it’ll happen;
Some people fear how they’ll go;
Some people fear the concept;
Some people fear the unknown.

Will this be my life story?
Why must it end so soon?
Are all those dreams I had just “dreams” now?
Will any of my wishes come true?

My life was turning around for the better;
I was starting to feel less blue.
Now everything I love is on hold
Until I get the answers I need. 
Everything I dream of achieving 
Is drifting further out of reach.

I’m not afraid to take my final breath
But what will happen when it comes to that?
How many years do I have left?
How can I make every moment last?

And maybe this all
Is enough to have me frightened
And running for the door. 
Maybe it’s enough to leave me crying
And praying for a little more time.  

But I am not easily broken – 
And I will not let this waste my life. 
You’ll never see proof I’ve been crying;
Let me show you how a fighter thrives.
Even if I don’t survive this,
I’m going to have a hell of a good time.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 2/27/2019 10:48:00 AM
We never know when we will be taking our last breaths, so you are right K.R. Enjoy our days while we are still here. Great poem, wishing you good health my friend. Charlie
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