The Host

by ah satan 666   Mar 18, 2013


I am in the fragile reflection looking back at you,
as you run your slightly pressed fingers
down your cheek.

[ Disbelief ]

I am in the tears that burn your eyes,
as you break. Knocking you off
your own feet.

[ Confirmation ]

I am the enemy with no army,
yet you still persist in fighting me.

[ Twenty-first centuries greatest fear ]

I mock your feeble attempts to erase me,
as your weapons only make you weaker
and i... Well, I grow, infect and devour.

[ Terminal ]

Let me introduce myself,
as I have many forms
but really, just one name...

[ Cancer ]

and you are my host,
with an audience of many.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Angie

    (Weekly Contest Comment - 3/25/13)

    The form and layout of this piece is very eye catching. The topic is a devastating one, being a cancer survivor and having family and friends who have passed or are fighting from this disease this write really hits home for me as I am sure it does for many others as well. I really like how the cancer is talking to the patient and how even though cancer is the enemy we still fight and fight hard and it's a wonderful feeling when we win, but it's such a tragedy and heartbreaking when one doesn't... it's a scary disease and it's expressed so well within these words. Well done. (7)

  • 11 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Natasha, I apologize for just now getting to comment on this powerful piece.. but it hit so darn close to home for me, that I couldn't bring myself to comment... about all I can say at this point is.. Lady, you penned one heck of a piece here! Truly heart wrenching, and I also read it to James, and he cried.. so yeah, we both adore this piece, thank you for sharing~

  • 11 years ago

    by Burning Angel

    I really enjoyed this poem

  • 11 years ago

    by Wild Flower

    We hear the word cancer so many times now a days, its really scary!!
    The way you introduced it was amazing and perfect. A really sad peace speaks this side of reality really well.
    Awesome job:)

  • 11 years ago

    by Titus

    I was diagnosed with brain cancer back in 2011, and they said I had two years to live. I accepted my path, and was willing to die. Then my wife got pregnant, and I was going to be a father. So I did chemo, so I could see my daughters smile. 2 years have passed, and I'm still alive. Good job on the poem. 5/5

    • 11 years ago

      by ah satan 666

      @.@!!!

      I'm happy to hear that my friend,
      Not only because you are surround by your
      family but also because I have a talented pen
      to read from!!!

      Thank you, in more ways than one :)

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