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Uninvited Companion

A companion is defined as a close friend Well I have an uninvited companion You cannot see it-- It is invisible to the eye Yet reeks havoc in my life My life is not the same as it was-- never will be This uninvited companion is Cancer It made my life hell on earth It kept putting obstacles in my way It took me down to my knees But I picked up myself up by my boot straps And continued to fight with all my might I had in me It will not rule or run my life I will give it a swift kick into the darkness behind me Is that light I see at the end of the tunnel As I emerged from that tunnel I raise my flag in victory The flag tells the whole world that I am a survivor I know my uninvited companion will always be lurking And trying to find ways to raise its ugly head If I have anything to say It will stay in the darkness of death I AM ruler and survivor of MY LIFE

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/13/2015 11:26:00 AM

I'm touched by this, Pat. I applaud you for your courage and fortitude. There is a great deal to be said about the mind's ability to influence the outcome of an illness. May you find the strength to keep on keeping on. Thanks for your visit to my work.

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 6/15/2015 11:32:00 AM

Yes you are! Am so proud of you. This is a victory poem!

Pat Quinn
Date: 6/15/2015 1:55:00 PM

Thank you very much for your comment. I never thought of it as a victory poem. It was just how I felt at that particular time of my life. It will be 3 years this fall. The doctors tell me that I am 95% cure right now!!!

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 6/6/2015 4:56:00 PM

Amen Pat

Pat Quinn
Date: 6/6/2015 8:15:00 PM

Thank you for your comment.