Tinker Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Stepping Up I've always cringed when hearing the C word. It conjured long-ago images of my dying Dad, straining to breathe, trying so hard to be heard. Since my diagnosis, it just makes me mad, the cure is long with needles and stitches. Again I wait word from another damn test to weigh whether or not to poison the bitches. Taking another step toward shaking the pest. ~~Judi Van Gorder Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I like the orderliness in this poem, Judi. To me, its appearance is that of two concise stanzas. There's an appropriate starkness, a clinical bleakness that's sobering. Even so, the last line has an optimistic note. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks Tony, The form is new to me and fit the subject. 3 in 1 stanzas, the space slows it down and gives it a thoughtful cadence. Oooh that line needs to be in my description in reference section, I'm going to edit. Yep I have no reason not to be optimistic. So far so good and I'm on a mission. ~~ Judi Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Quote Quote I've always cringed when hearing the C word. Me too. The starkness is characteristic honesty and strength. Compelling write. take care badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks Badge. We write our experiences and I'm afraid I'm stuck with this for a while. It has given me something to write about. ~~Tink Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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