Sully and Boo

It is a destructive disease that turns families inside out. Thank you for this one.

I am not sure if this is just a work about the disease or if you have had to face this problem. If you have had to face the dreaded word cancer, I hope that you are okay. Enjoyed reading your write. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

We always feel a void as well as sadness when somebody we love is going through a major illness. Well expressed in your poem. Chemo weakens the individual and brings side-effects; but can give us hope that your Mom would get better with the treatment.

Great one dear Kim..Have googled kenophobia and this is what I found. Kenophobia is the fear of voids or empty spaces. This fear can be passed on from the parents wherein they have lived in a house full of stuff that may be viewed by others as a clutter but for that household it makes fills the emptiness of the home. Thanks for an additional vocab to learn.

Hello Kim, I agree with Constance. that cancer is a monster. Yes kemo is his best friend. You and you mother are in my prayers Kim. take care. Hugs .

Kim, cancer is truly a monster and kemo is his best friend _Constance

To lose someone, i can imagine the phobia, scary when one thinks deeply about it..,your poem such strength in so few words..

Thanks for the explanation to Andrea. Not being familiar with 'Monsters, Inc.,' I was pretty lost without it. ~ Home on the Range, The 'Un-Kenophobic'

For me, I will deny chemo if cancer returns. I know what bad drugs do to people now and I will refuse to have more damage done to my body. From your poem's words and the title, I take it this is regarding pets? The furry embrace is what I had with my cats before they died. I had to look up kenophobia. A great word, Kim!

Many have been in the same position as Delta... Great choice and response..

At 18 years I had my first operation. At 80 I began chemotherapy. Such is like we must be strong. ~~