As if

Cancer doesn't ask how old you are or what you had for breakfast
it doesn't stop to take in how you look today 
and think "my don't you look good, have you lost weight?"
it doesn't discriminate but that doesn't mean it plays fair
it'll steal the ribbons from your hair without even a care
take you around the block once or twice
maybe another trip around the sun
then tell you you're ready now
it's done
mind your breath on the way out
count every one
as if

Reviews

[emmajoy]

The truth of this is horrific, painful; in fact, 'evil' isn't a strong enough word. Cancer come, often stays, leaves too many scars mentally and physically. And yet, if I may say, it gives someone who knows how to use words so finely, the ability to stand shoulder close and whisper, 'We understand in our own way, don't we.. '

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Love your comment. Thank you for that.

[Laura Kate]

This is really sad, Edie. But it Is true and it is direct.
Laura.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Thank you very much Laurakate

[Ted Kniffen]

No, cancer doesn't care a wit about your life or plans...it'll steal ribbons...looks...peace of mind...like the thief it is.
One thing though, cancer has no friends.

Wonderfully written piece about our old antagonist.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Thanks so much Ted.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

cancer has no feelings...no sympathy, no empathy...it just eats away in its own sweet time...and
does its thing...we have to make the most of the time left...and those around the person have to savor each moment as well.
very sad piece.
j.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment Jacob. Sorry for taking so long to respond.

[Gee]

Aye who knows what tomorrow will bring. This piece will ring a bell with every set of eyes that read.
Good morning

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Good morning. Thank you very much. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It's your last! A very poignant look at the impersonal effect of carcenoma and how it affects your life, even 'stealing' hair!

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Thanks very much for that comment, John.