We hear with extreme shock & alarm-
The tales of cancer’s devastation & harm…
It can target anyone, spares no one…
Widespread across, everywhere under the sun.
What can I say about the deadly disease?
How can the patients’ pains & sufferings cease?
Scientists are sincerely working 24/7,
With cure for Cancer, Earth will be Heaven.
Sad that on February 4th- the World Cancer Day,
Cancer struck brutally, as always, out to play.
Claimed the life of a pretty young & close friend,
Just 1 amongst several lives, Cancer chose to end…
5,00,000 in India die of Cancer each year,
Their families’ lives are thrown out of gear.
22% of global cancer deaths are due to Tobacco use,
But those without bad habits also get Cancer blues…
Regarding Cancer, one thing is for sure-
That- ‘Prevention is better than the Cure’.
Though totally we may not be able to prevent it,
Yet regular health-checkups will do their bit.
A lifestyle with a good diet & plenty of exercise,
To fight against Cancer, adopting right choices is wise.
Also, always smiling & sporting a positive attitude,
And doing things that make us happy, should be good.
This is a Post for the World Cancer Day - Write Tribe.
I'm gonna share this poem withe every single person I know! It was beautiful and spreads the right awareness.
ReplyDeleteExcellent job done my dear! :)
Thanks Soumya :)
DeleteMay we all be aware and prevent this deadly disease...
I hope Cancers gets Cancer & is eliminated.
Very well written!
ReplyDeleteThanks Indrani :)
DeleteBeautiful tribute Anita. Cancer , unfortunately has become so wide spread now :(
ReplyDeleteThanks Pallavi.
DeleteYes, unfortunately, Cancer is very common...
A nice poem that I enjoyed reading. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
Thank you so much for stopping by & reading & sharing your views.
DeleteDo visit often :)
Wow, that was such a beautiful and heart rendering Poem. Loved it!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Menachary... Cancer is heart-rending...
DeleteSuch a thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula :)
Deletehey! Just a thought, not sure if you will like it or not... but how about adding a few lines on Cancer survivors also, their courage, bravery, fortitude :) ... very well written liked it
ReplyDeleteThanks Sachin for the feedback.
DeleteThat's a positive note to the sad topic... Will touch upon the the survivor-stories in another Post, whenever I write about Cancer next.
Unfortunately, I have seen Cancer taking away people & so far I saw just 1 person who has survived...
In this Post, I just touched upon the general points for prevention, though people who follow these points may also find themselves in Cancer's hit-list...
I was not aware of that the number of deaths because of cancer is so high in India. Beautifully written poem, Anita.
ReplyDeleteSaru, The statistics are alarming... Hope we find a cure soon.
DeleteThanks for the appreciation. Means a lot :)
Very well said! Hope we beat cancer soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sindhu :) Yes indeed. That's our wish.
Deletewell said and yes its truly alarming that so many people in India and around the world die due to cancer in spite of having the state of art technology and medicines.
ReplyDeleteYes very alarming unless a breakthrough is achieved...
DeleteSeriously, technology is going places these days and then these deaths makes us realize there are things we will never ace.. Peace and love for those who suffer.
ReplyDeleteTruly Shruti. May technological advancements make things better...
DeleteLove & Peace & may the suffering ease...
excellent poem on cancer awareness.
ReplyDeleteThe number of people affected by this deadly disease is increasing every year! Wonderfully written poem, ideal for spreading social awareness.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute!
ReplyDeleteFood for thought and thoughtful words!
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