"C"

The big C

Confused
Complex
Conflicted
Conformed
Compassionate
Concidert
Courageous

Cancer

Survivor

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Isn't it amazing how much meaning has become attached to this particular letter? (((HUGS)))

[Gee]

Lost a dear, dear friend on the 13/08 to the big C after it made a second visit...devastated

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm sorry to hear that.
It can be overwhelming. All we can do is draw strength from our faith and savor their memories.

[emmajoy]

Cancer is the most evil of crossroads - seems you're walking a wonderfully well lit path, Cherrie. Smiling and cheering silently but - with great respect. My family knows how it is - each and every one would and will admire your words. Take care, dear lady-friend.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Emma. :) We are taking each day as it comes and trusting God with each step.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! well done .. you use the form making "Cancer" a powerful punch .. kind of rocked me back on me heels it did .. the consonance and character I was building as I read gave no hint as to the nature of your theme .. closing line revives me with gladness and hope .. so simple a poem .. reading has affected me this morning Cherrie!
E.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Gene
I wanted it to read just that way. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Surviving cancer is nothing short of being a warrior and should be celebrated. These other c words describe it perfectly

[Robert Trakofler]

Recently my sister's husband has been diagnosed with cancer I am at such a loss for what to say I wrote a poem about it recently I will share it here soon after it has run its course at the (Vocal website) I am so happy to read that your story has ended well with the Big C:)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Well the battle has not yielded yet. But we stand in faith, and Matt's surgery is the 2nd and our prayer is it will be contained to that one area.

[Robert Trakofler]

I will join you in that petition

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Robert. We appreciate you praying with us.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank God, a survivor. Nice dance of words led to a happy ending. Thank you dear Cherrie for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lorry]

We are never more alive than when we are forced to fight for what until then has been taken for granted. Recently read a book called the optimism bias by Tali Sharot that showed not only a massive improvement on the quality of life for survivors, but that it is the one thing that keeps its ups when things we strive for, like a massive lottery win balances out to previous happiness, or unhappiness levels after a relatively short time. It is unique in deserving the title survivor.

[Cherrie Palmer]

everyday tasks and demands can dilute what's important but a wakeup call give a spark to this gift we call life.

[Dave Brown]

a difficult subject
I've had my little bout and I'm still hanging about however one of the problems with being born is that something is eventually getcha
I'd say the message is, enjoy while you can

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes, I agree. Death will come to us all, we but not live in fear, but enjoy the time we have.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

One of my best friends is battling breast cancer right now. She is tough but even this can beat the toughest fighter. I pray for her every day.

[Cherrie Palmer]

My stand on the subject is, if we fight it never wins.