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Thyflections
Written by Chris P – Thyroid Cancer Patient
Dear Thyroid,
How do I hate thee?, Let me count the ways.
I hate thee to the flab and breadth and weight
My waistline has reached, and feeling not right,
For loosing hair, losing, sleep because I can’t count sheep.
I hate thee to the level of, everydays
Synthroid, and water day and night.
I hate thee freely, as I forget what I type.
I hate thee purely, as I am always in a fog.
In my doctor’s office, and in the laboratory
I hate thee with an increasing passion that
Grows with every needle that sticks — I hate thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!, –, And, if the universe chooses,
I shall but hate thee better after your death.
Chris P.
(Bio) Chris P is a thyroid cancer patient and part of the Wings of Hope Team, raising funds for a cure for thyroid cancer.
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If I close my eyes, I can hear Shakespeare…
Nice poem, Chris!
Thanks Chris for this very special anniversary present!
Today, three years ago I heard that dreaded “C-word” diagnosis, (later, within 6 months, it became a chorus of “Cs” – throat cancer, then papillary thyroid cancer, then a merkel cell carcinoma). – But I am here (!), three years later, enjoying your thyflexions!
Well done! Both of us!
HD in Oregon
http://www.hd-una.com/hd-cancer.html
Niiiice Robyn! Are you a Shakespeare fan?
I loved the honesty expressed in poem/sonnet about her symptoms.
xo
HD – WOW! Three years later to the date, what an incredible anniversary for you.
I can’t believe you heard cancer thrice times. Here you are, a survivor continuing to fight and LIVE, really live!
You’re very inspirational, HD.
xo
Thank you Chris. I have definitely been feeling hate towards my thyroid the last couple of weeks. I have been feeling what you wrote…
Chris–
LOVE the poem. Thank you giving some insight into how thyca has affected you.
HD–
What a fighter you are! You are truly an inspiration!
@Robyn – thank you. Your kinds words made me blush.
@HD – Happy anniversary! You are an inspiration to me for all that you have survived. I am flattered beyond words that you consider this an anniversary present.
@ Amy – At least you know that you’re not alone in this. I’m glad I could be a “voice” for your emotions.
@Joanna – thank you for taking the time to read it. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@Robyn – thank you, sweetie. You certainly made me turn 10 shades of red.
@HD – You are an inspiration to me for fighting three forms of cancer. I am moved beyond words that you would consider this an anniversary present. Thank you for sharing your story with me.
@Amy – at least you know that you are not alone. Thank you for letting me be your “voice” in all of this mess.
@Joanna – thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my work. I am very glad that you enjoyed it.
@Dear Thyroid – girls, how did you know I used to be a redhead who only wore leopard print? You couldn’t have picked a better graphic!
Robyn – Thank you. You certainly made me turn 10 shades of red with your compliments.
HD – you are an inspiration for all that you have survived. Thank you for considering this an anniversary present, I am moved beyond words.
Amy – At least you know that you are not alone. Thank you for letting me be your “voice” in all of this.
Joanna – Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Dear Thyroid – how did you girls know that I used to be a redhead who only wore leopard print. You could not have picked a better graphic.
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Great poem sonnet Chris.
Thanks Lolly!