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SILENT KILLER

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Silent Killer

Kill the Silent One

(Silent Killer)


He has invaded, unseen
Lurking and silent
Evil destroying one and all
From cell to cell
Crawling underneath
Leaching blood and soul
Smiles are murdered
Futures destroyed
Families ruined
The silent one is a killer
Who must be killed

The order has been given
Command centre now on full alert
Maps perused and studied
Strategies contemplated
The invasion...........
Will be at early dawn

Men prepare their battle gear
The landing party both excited and nervous
Life depends on them
Ones death also looms
They have no guilt
No fear
For whom shall be killed
The silent one's days are numbered
Victory is their only option and concern
War has been declared
And
We shall overcome
The silent one

The dawn is approaching
The men kit up in their uniforms
Preparing equipment, double checking their instruments
They march forth ready to do to battle
At dawn, as the brightness above shines down upon them
They enter the theater of operations
Weapons ready

Doctors in full dress
Scrub nurses ready for action
Technicians monitoring vital signs
The battle has begun
More saline, clamps, increase IV, Scalpels
Blood stains the heroes of the moment
The end, a silence, a satisfaction, a tear
This patient can be declared
Cancer free

The silent one was murdered
Cancer removed
Life restored
Family rejoices
Tears and kisses
This battle won
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 10:56 AM
A truly excellent powerful poem to which many can relate, directly or indirectly. Indeed some battles can be won! ~ Regards // paul
Roper Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Oh, what a battle to fight an ugly fungus hubby just went through 43 treatments and we will find out what the outcome is. Thank you so very much for the visit and reading my poem “Clarity In a Treasure Box” and always inspiring me on my work. Hugs Eve
Quigley Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:58 AM
Great write. There are very few cancers that are completely curable--the specter of relapse hangs over most survivors.
Lindley Avatar
June 28, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Cancer killed my father in 1969. I WAS 15 THEN AND IT DESTROYED ME FOR WELL OVER A DECADE .. Yes, doctors battle that curse called cancer.. My oldest brother was cured of his by laser surgery.. a true blessing.. Superb poem my friend. A7
Allison Avatar
June 28, 2016 at 1:03 AM
Wow Arthur I am in awe of your creativity - great imagery and hopefully the cancer battle can be won - I agree it really is a silent killer:-( fabulous pen:-) hugs jan xx
Nance Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 9:17 PM
wow, the images of a battlefield and a surgery room dance between the frames of my mind, the imagery fed intensifies the war. brilliantly worded and powerfully felt
Canerdy Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 8:12 PM
A 7 for this powerful, descriptive poem! I love the tone of victory, Arthur. Janice
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