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The True Cause of My Cancer

Could be anything
But I know it was your Hate
YEARS, stuffed down my throat
Accumulating as this:
Esophageal Cancer


6/13/12
For the "Cantankacerous" Contest

Copyright © Black Eyed Susan | Year Posted 2012

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Sara Kendrick Date: 2/7/2013 12:56:00 PM Interesting thoughts about the cancer and I think that emotions can truly effect our bodies..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for the visits..I appreciate you stopping by..Sara Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/10/2012 8:17:00 PM More poems from you, sweetie!!! Login to Reply

Elizabeth Wesley Date: 6/27/2012 9:07:00 AM Hate is a cancer isn't it Susan; an amazing truth you've penned here! Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 6/25/2012 11:07:00 AM Strongest correlation to cancer of any of the entries...very strong statement that needs to be heard...Hey, I didn't know you were a perennial til I went to the garden center today...You are hardy and here a long long time! llololol. Beautiful flower, gal! gwendolen Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/21/2012 11:59:00 PM Susan, I know I saw this GREAT poem of yours before and yet I see no comment from me here. Maybe I saw it at PFT. Anyway, I see congratulations are in order.WAY to GO, my friend!! Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 6/20/2012 3:12:00 PM An award-winning APPLAUSE for this great tanka... Congrats Susan...You really shined! Luv, Gwendolen Login to Reply

Nathan D. Date: 6/20/2012 10:22:00 AM grats on win took me a moment to figure this out (possibly with help from the comments below) see i knew you had potential and this is truelly a poem and work of art Login to Reply

Richard Palmer Date: 6/19/2012 6:30:00 PM cancerous love,great write B-E-S Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/19/2012 1:41:00 PM Yike! But I do know what you mean the throat area is related to the 3rd chakra and has to do with finding and using your own voice [one meaning is speaking up & out for onself..singing is a healing way to use this chakra!] It took me 30 years to find my voice and I am still working on it. From your verse I can tell you are working hard on your voice too. BIG HUGS! Congrad's on Your Win Light & Love Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 6/19/2012 7:23:00 AM Heartfelt and heartbreaking piece, Susan - I'm sorry you had such a hateful person in your life. Thanks very much - loved your contest and congrats on your wins : ) Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 6/19/2012 6:32:00 AM Another overwhelming 1st place winner Susan. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Elliott Bowe The Drunken Poet Date: 6/18/2012 6:33:00 PM Congratulations on your win!!!! GREAT JOB!!! Login to Reply

Olusegun Arowolo Date: 6/18/2012 4:50:00 PM Beautiful piece,Susan...Great job..Congratulations on your superb win... Login to Reply

Justcallme Britt Date: 6/18/2012 2:37:00 PM It really DOES go down like this CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Susan <3 Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 6/18/2012 2:34:00 PM It is true, how such a thing could cause harm in so many ways....mental/physical diseases go hand in hand....Well done! Login to Reply

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2012 2:30:00 PM Susan, another WOW write from you! Congrats on your win!! Love, Rhonda Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 6/18/2012 12:08:00 PM Stored up rage can def have negative effects on cells...chronic stress can wreak all sorts of havok...I love this idea for Joann's contest and I love each and every poem like yours that makes us stop and think a moment about our actions. You wrote a great one, Susan. * I always like to take the time to thank a sponsor for taking precious time to throw a contest...those who don't sponsor them do not fully understand the responsibility...Thank u for appreciating my military twist on eggs...although my topic is controversial. Love, Gwendolen Login to Reply

Pace Ink-U-Script Date: 6/17/2012 5:51:00 AM A very powerful Tanka!! Love it!! Login to Reply

Dan Kearley Date: 6/14/2012 11:11:00 PM Susan,Wow! I have been reading your works,and geez! They really get to me! I find it hard to comment on some of them?Because they just get me...Very nice works :o) And thank you always for your comments... :o) Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/14/2012 6:51:00 PM Hi Susan, this is out raged... and i have a cancer poem, that explains how cancer is a disease that says it all.... and stuffed down my babes spine is where it will always live.... he he he... he will never know what I'm talking about...xox~pd Login to Reply

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 6/14/2012 3:23:00 PM yes, there is a theory that suppressed emotion can lead to cancer...edgy and packs a punch, an original take on the theme... Login to Reply

Russell Sivey Date: 6/14/2012 11:37:00 AM What a powerful write my friend! I believe that cancer can develop within bad vibes! You've written a fantastic poem Susan! Great Work!! Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/14/2012 8:49:00 AM SAD!!!!*********** Luck in contest B.E.S.! Cancer eat you up, hate it. - oxox Anne-Lise Login to Reply

Brenda Victoria Northeast Date: 6/14/2012 7:08:00 AM This is so sad susan- but very powerful, Brenda : ) Login to Reply