Cancer is just a word

Cancer is a word that causes instant dread A word that causes dark thoughts inside my head

This word that is made up of letters, six in all Is not a long word and in fact quite small

But how I look at it can change how I think And raise my spirits rather than let them sink

C stands for Cold and how it makes me feel Because this life of mine it is trying to steal

A stands for Anger and how I feel inside That I want to vent out but try to hide

N stands for Negative both a feeling and a word And brings up feelings of dread whenever heard

C stands for Change that it makes to my life Whether a brother or sister, husband or wife

E stands for Energy and the healing power of love Whether from those around me or the heavens above

R stands for Recovery and a return to a normal life Healthy once again and so much wiser from this strife

This cancer, this word that has come out of nowhere May be a blessing in disguise if I don’t give in to fear

And let love envelop me in a beautiful permanent state So I can release to the universe this unwanted weight