Of Life and Death

A little coughing fit I told myself And wiped that worry off the shelf Then shortness of breath begin In the hospital is where I am Arms all full of black and blue Please no more tests,Im through Xrays here,xrays everywhere Doc sees something on the lung, dear Well all my smokings caught up to me Nodules in my lung, more then three So next a pet scan then he'll know How much further I have to go It took this to put that cigarette out A little bit to late,is what it's about carolann crowley 4/22/2012
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May 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Hi Carolann - I hope you are on your way to recovery. A cautionary poem for sure. Kathy
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April 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM
This is sad, at one time I use to smoke, but never had a habit. Hope you recover soon. many blessings. Lucilla
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April 22, 2012 at 9:55 PM
I'm so sorry for you, Carolann.................I'm a smoker too.........Best of Luck in your Recovery!!!
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