We had a knock down knock out fight
You knocked me down and I knocked you out
And I don’t predict another round
Because when I hit you back… I did so with all my might
Don’t mess with me I don’t scare so easy
Don’t step on my property because on you I’ll go crazy
Hands off don’t touch that is my philosophy
Because I refuse to let the likes of you dictate to me
I have my life to live and I do so with ease
But you just want me to exist- just put my whole life on freeze
You can hold on to that thought fool- it will get you nowhere
In my mind, heart and spirit you don’t have a prayer
You see I know my rights and I’m willing to exert them
Surviving cancer to me is not someone else’s problem
This is my life, this my right, this is my goddamn fight
You showed up on my doorsteps and gave me a hell of a fright
But I’m over that now because I faced all my fears
I threw a pity party and cried all of my tears
Now I’m in fight mode, you see, that feeling’s never gone
Though I won that battle the war still wages on
So you’d better mind your “P’s” and “Q’s” cancer
If you know what’s good for you
Because this cancer warrior don’t play that
I’ll beat your dumb arse black and blue
copyrighted 2009
Surely of anyone in our AD online community, you are one who can appreciate how inspirational this posting is for me.
Last Thursday I received the word from my urologist: "Mr. Orey, your prostate biopsy results are back. You do have cancer. It's advanced and aggressive."
And I am stunned. I'm full of energy and enthusiasm and active in not only writing but bowling and running and paddling in my beloved bright red canoe and enjoying frequent family gatherings. How can this be? But it is.
And now my fight begins. I have unimaginable family love and support. And I have my awareness of your fight and your victory and your ever-present due diligence and the wonderful sharing of your personal confidence and steadfast faith.
Thank you, my dear friend, for this timely posting. It's almost as if God reached out and said, "Share your feelings today with Richard. Tell him how to have a for-real Knock Down Knock Out Fight." And you did. And I'm feeling better and stronger already!
Love and best wishes,
Richard
Regis