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He lay
feeble, in a field of pillows
his face sallow,
jaundiced,
frail,
the air in his room was fetid
assaulting everyone;
five years he’d battled,
ravaged,
nuked and puked
to no avail,
but he’s not done yet
he’s got one more shot,
some new drug trial
no guarantee,
a dream,
hope
with which he holds his
string of life together with,
and just one more day.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Trials either a miracle or false hopes . . . all too often the latter.
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Sadly so
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You’re such a great poet!
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Very kind Peter, thank you.
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You’re welcome friend. Best wishes.
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“Timor mortis conturbat mei.”
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I think that’s true of most, especially those who protest otherwise.
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I won’t protest, then — but feel myself ready to respond to that gate call, myself, brother
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Yeah, not a simple matter. I think that’s why community is so important, takes some of the sting out of the loneliness of dying.
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Totally true. Even hatred actually does us far less harm than does indifference. It’s one of the very worst things about dying homeless.
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Yes, I’d imagine it is terrible – it should not be
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Should not. Will not, someday. “Thy Kingdom come…”
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Yes to that Ana
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Yes!
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This really hits home, as I lost my brother to lung cancer in November, after
a two year battle.
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O, I’m sorry to hear that, yes, it is (for those that have cancer) a battle, it’s a different battle for family and friends but no less arduous, and it last a lifetime.
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Expressive and on point, I can feel the emotions.
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Thank you so much.
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Very poignant poem.
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Yes, a bit tricky, it’s everywhere I look these days.
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hope goes a long way and you have described that so well here –
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Many thanks Gina, it was a tricky one.
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Have watched too many hang on for that one more trial. So tragic.
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Yes, Have also watched too many, It is tragic, horrible.
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So real. I’ve witnessed those battles. You captured it.
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Yes, I’d imagine it went with your work, horrible. And thank you.
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Agonizing…but terrific writing.
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Powerful stuff Paul, and so close many homes. So bravely worded and heartfelt 👍🏻
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Thank you so much, yes, it seems to be everywhere.
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you describe the patient and his hope so well … how I pray this wont be me … move on, let go !
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Yes to that, and thank you 🙂
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always welcome 🙂
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really difficult. I don’t know how some people do it. poem captured the spirit of the fight
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Thank you, have been around a few people with various cancers – horrible battle.
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Yes, it is.
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Heartfelt and moving!❤️
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Thank you Richa, it was a very tricky one to write, appreciate your comments.
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Wow- beautiful poem but so sad.
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Yes, very sad, very real. Thanks you so much .
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Frail hope.
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Sadly so, and I see it all too often.
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I see it all too often too!
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Yes, I find it very wearing.
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Oh am touch by this post. this blew me away. Thank you for taking the time to share these write up through these words.
These words are painted in truth, experience and perspective. I especially love how you started it and how you ended the write up. Beautifully written and as I read through again on each line I was amazed . Each word you used are true and reflective of my personal encounter with people .
This produced a smile on my tired face after a long day. You’re appreciated.
You are welcome
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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You’re very welcome
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You are welcome Sir
#PATRICKSTORIES
Peace ✌and Love ❤
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Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful response.
Such an awesome way of replying someone. Thanks. Again
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You are welcome
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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🙂
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You are welcome dear friend. My pleasure to meet you
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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My pleasure
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Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful response.
Such an awesome way of replying someone. Thanks. Again
Also, I just posted:
POEM: MARCH 8
Would love to know your views. Love to see your contributions on it. I’m always excited for your comment. 🙂
You are welcome
#PATRICKSTORIES
Peace ✌and Love ❤
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Pleasure:)
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You are welcome dear friend. My pleasure to meet you
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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You are welcome Sir
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Peace ✌and Love ❤
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🙂
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We cling to life and those we love… healing
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Powerful – a reality for many
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Sadly so.
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