When you get the big “C”
need a mastectomy –
people will gape and squirm
worse still, get another dose
lose a kidney – horrifying
some will gasp How do you cope?
Most at first will seem to care
but really blame you for the scare
you gave them, getting it.
They need you to be managing
to be an inspirational force
so they can be oblivious
of any life-threatening illness
A valued few will help you through
and make your life more bearable.
patriciabuckleyart 
A very touching poem, Pat – poems really do give voice to the unspoken.
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Hello Pat, I have just read this poem. It is so powerful and moving. I think poetry comes from a deep part of our being, therefore is able to touch the deep part of the reader to a greater extent than other kinds of writing or the spoken word.
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