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The Topic of Cancer

God, so cruel a plague upon me, dreams crushed, forsaken, even as I hopefully step where the sun leaves me to smile for those brief but celebrated moments. Through tear blurred windows dear hearts that suffer more than I can despise their suffering - much more than my own sad fate. I'm called brave but it is they who smile through pain, struggle for the right words. They need not speak. How lucky I have been no matter my end to have known such love.

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Sandra Adams

Date: 6/11/2019 7:07:00 PM

This one really speaks volumes, the brave fight cancer many alone or ashamed to speak of their illness. This touched me and made me feel your emotions and their pain and sadness

Craig Cornish
Date: 6/20/2019 2:08:00 PM

Sandy, these kind of compliments make writing worthwhile because that's why we write. If we are to reread our thoughts in a moment in time it proves we "lived" and if they touch someone else, it's even more special.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/30/2019 2:34:00 AM

having just spent a week at the cancer hospital with hubby I can relate so much to your words especially the second stanza, adding this to my faves:-) hugs Janx

Craig Cornish
Date: 6/20/2019 2:02:00 PM

I pray for your peace, personal and all you wrap your heart around - we're simple people, happiness and peace!

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/28/2019 5:40:00 PM

Over the years , your poetry has so much sincerity and wisdom, Craig!

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/28/2019 6:14:00 PM

Very kind Ralph - thank you

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/28/2019 4:02:00 PM

A will FAV this for it beautifully, emotionally and completely captures my own often recurring thought/feel. Like an echo, your words brought me, me. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

CayCay Jennings
Date: 5/28/2019 6:31:00 PM

A poet romances pens for just that reason, right? Now you've touched me again and we are equally heart warmed.

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/28/2019 4:27:00 PM

CayCay, the most heart warming comment I've ever received, I treasure touching emotions more than anything else, thank you

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/26/2019 10:49:00 AM

What beautiful perspective - and courage written beautifully.

Craig Cornish
Date: 5/26/2019 11:48:00 AM

Thank you Dear Sunlight