Betty Janko Poet Rhyme

Life Goes On

First it was seizures
And then I was blind
Sight was returned
And then I was fine.

Then came the cancer
But I was not afraid
Just a little annoying
Then life was repaid. 

A life threatening event
The doctors said no way
In my determined mind
I said I’m here to stay.

A cat has nine lives
I think humans do too
I’ve used three of mine
Four more I am due.

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Smita Kulkarni May 9, 2019 at 12:33 PM Very beautifully expressed Betty!

Debra Mundine May 9, 2019 at 11:38 AM You go Betty. Never give in to negativity and never give up. I've encountered the possibility of demise myself many times. Your poem reads well and sends a good positive message. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Ondeng Moses Otieno May 7, 2019 at 11:58 PM It is encouraging

Mahtab Bangalee May 7, 2019 at 11:57 PM hundredth hindrance but life has to go on by breaking all............/// a mantra- do or die; the succinct theory of life!/// beautiful poem penned

Anna M Shepard May 7, 2019 at 1:30 PM I love your will to beat what life has to offer. Inspirational! (P.s. correct last line to six more). Have a blessed day Betty Janko May 7, 2019 at 5:51 PM Thank you so much Anna. You will be glad to know that since I wrote this poem I have had in Jan 2018 a heart attack, and in Nov 2018 a small stroke! Still using up more lives! P.S. I must have somehow known that I was going to use up two more when I counted. Lol! Hope you are strong and happy.

Denis Barter August 24, 2016 at 12:48 PM When I look back on my life Betty, I must admit I agree with your conclusion, that we humans have nine lives (sometimes more)! I know there's been numerous life ending situations I've been confronted with, but have walked away from - not always unscathed, but till able to enjoy life! Take 'em as they come I say, and look in the mirror. Someone looks back at you? You survived yet again!

Darlene De Beaulieu August 23, 2016 at 8:33 PM I do like your poetry BettyI read 3 times Betty Janko August 23, 2016 at 8:58 PM Thank you Darlene! I am pleased you liked my poem. It is true of my life. I have cheated death 3 times when all seemed to be lost, but God had different plans, and for that I am grateful! I have had a kidney transplant for 23 years, on my second pacemaker, and am healthier than I have ever been. I hope to write many more poems before He calls me home. Thanks again dear friend.