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The One Who Survives

Cancer -
Skilled surgery
Eradicated you
I’m getting on living my life  …
You died!


Contest: The one who Survives
Sponsor Sara Kendrick
Checked using how many syllables 2,4,6,8,2
02 ~05 ~16

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Wendy Rycroft

February 15, 2016 at 11:25 AM

Congrats xxxxx sad

Jan Allison

February 15, 2016 at 1:37 PM

Thanks so much Wendy:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

February 13, 2016 at 3:13 PM

great write, Jan, congratulations on your placement in survivor contest !!!

Jan Allison

February 13, 2016 at 3:14 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

February 12, 2016 at 8:56 AM

Great to know that you are a survivor of the awful disease cancer..It is wonderful that there have been so many great medical advances in the early detection and treatment of this disease. Thanks for entering my contest..Sara

Jan Allison

February 12, 2016 at 9:06 AM

I should have made a note on the poem Sara - it is written from my husband's perspective - he is the cancer survivor:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

February 12, 2016 at 8:50 AM

Anytime

Joyce Johnson

February 12, 2016 at 12:26 AM

I am sure these lines were not long enough to tell the whole of this story. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison

February 12, 2016 at 3:36 AM

My hubby had cancer surgery which was very successful - we say the cancer was killed - and not the other way around... but if it wasn't for his surgery I would never have started writing!:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

February 11, 2016 at 10:32 PM

JAN, Congratulations on your awesome win. XOX ~LINDA~

Jan Allison

February 12, 2016 at 3:34 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 11, 2016 at 10:15 PM

Very bold write .. it really can be inspiring for many.. congrats on ur great win with this awesome write Jan.

Jan Allison

February 12, 2016 at 3:34 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

February 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM

Yes, Jan...cancer can be eradicated, and it is this positive message that we have to spread, because many just give up without a fight; survivors can show the way. This is one of the best entries that I have read so far...well done and congratulations! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

February 11, 2016 at 1:40 PM

Thanks Paul I got an HM so hopefully the poem will get more reads:-) we have to spread the message that cancer can be cured:-)hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry

February 11, 2016 at 12:44 PM

Oh this so true! Congratulations on your win about a terrible disease that does effect family and friends... So glad you are with us :)

Jan Allison

February 11, 2016 at 1:41 PM

If it wasn't for my hubby's cancer i would never have started writing:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

February 11, 2016 at 12:24 PM

jan, engrossing piece!..cheery congrats on your award!..huggs

Jan Allison

February 11, 2016 at 1:41 PM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

February 11, 2016 at 10:28 AM

Well done for the Cinquain contest, Jan.

Jan Allison

February 11, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Thanks Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish

February 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM

Cancer is such a scourge. I am a cancer survivor myself. It was about 10 years ago. You capture the disease well in this work! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison

February 9, 2016 at 2:18 PM

I wish it could be eradicated Matthew - if it wasn't for my hubby's cancer I never would have started writing. So glad you too are a survivor we need to spread the message it can be beaten:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

February 8, 2016 at 7:06 AM

Meaningful write, Jan.

Jan Allison

February 9, 2016 at 2:17 PM

Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

Steve Grammatico

February 7, 2016 at 7:04 PM

Jan, well said. It's an insidious illness. Your message of hope in the last line is inspired.

Jan Allison

February 8, 2016 at 3:12 AM

The surgeon eradicated my hubby's cancer - it is the thing that died not him I wan't to give a positive message that it can be beaten:-)Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

February 7, 2016 at 5:59 PM

OK but get ready for a sore hand, signing :)

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM

:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

February 7, 2016 at 5:47 PM

Just to let you know, I showed this to a few people working for charities for cancer, and they loved it! Also showed this in chat!

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 5:50 PM

Fell free to get it posted where ever you want my friend - the more we can spread the message that we can beat this disease the better:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

February 7, 2016 at 4:41 PM

its a touchy subject as my mother just got diagonised 2 days after christmas excellent pen jan beautifully crafted pal wishing you a blessed evening

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 4:48 PM

Oh Liam I hope and pray she is ok like my hubby:-) Thinking of you both:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Adams

February 6, 2016 at 8:26 PM

cancer touches so many lives, lucky are the ones who survive it's grip...touching, well written piece :)

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 7:06 AM

My hubby survived cancer but my father died from it - it is a dreadful disease I hope one day it can be eradicated:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

February 6, 2016 at 7:45 PM

Now this is a poem I wish upon everyone who ever gets ill! :) beautiful

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 7:06 AM

I wish everyone could be as lucky as my hubby Arthur - their are breakthroughs with medical advances every day - lets hope one day cancer really can be eradicated:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

February 6, 2016 at 7:40 PM

Had to read this one twice because I was thrown off by the last line. The the light: it was the cancer that died. Thanks for liking the imagery of Knittingl Over a year ago I saw this young lady in high heels walking pigeon-toed. I thought it comical. I finally found the words go make it graphic. / M

Jan Allison

February 7, 2016 at 7:04 AM

Yes the cancer 'died' and my hubby survived:-) hugs jan xx