A Cancer Warrior

When I see my dear ones around me,

As happy and carefree as they can be,

I promise myself that I will not give up,

And will beat this cancer on its own turf.

I will not be a mere survivor but a warrior,

I will be known to all as a cancer conqueror !

I will beat this disease at its own game,

I will not let it my well-being claim!

I will take care of myself, not only for my loved ones but also for me;

Our life’s precious and good health is the key!

I will live every moment as God intended us to be,

And savour my time on Earth with my family!

My muted cries will not be heard by anyone,

My silent tears will be seen by none.

I will bear my pain with determination and grit,

I will with my stoicness this disaster outwit.

I will fight this malady till I have won,

I will not be by some unruly cells outdone!

This calamity which has befallen on us all,

I will not bow down before it but stand tall!