by poetrandy R.

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living on borrowed time

January 20, 2009 04:49 AM EST (Updated: January 21, 2009 11:00 AM EST)

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a hospital stay didn’t go my way,

a test didn’t turn out well yesterday,

a scare like this is all one needs.

we all are living on borrowed time.

some verdicts are final, others

can be warnings, this one stops

you cold and knocks you down,

life is a gift and and ends for all.

happy, free, unaware, without worry,

then one day, comes the word,

it’s cancer and you’re the one,

we are all living on borrowed time.

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Comments: 39

DIANE D. Jan 20, 2009, 4:56am EST

Is this about you? Very well written~

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Kathryn E. Jan 20, 2009, 5:11am EST

Oh my, Randy, but I have faith that everything will be just fine for you. Despite the dx.

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Elaine S. Jan 20, 2009, 6:36am EST

Prayers and Hugs being sent

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Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jan 20, 2009, 6:39am EST

Very well written, I'll keep you in my thoughts

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Janet "Jax" B. Jan 20, 2009, 7:26am EST

Well written...good job.

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Jennifer Lee Jan 20, 2009, 8:01am EST

I agree with the others above me, this is well written. I'm thinking positive and feel (intuition tells me) that you will pull through this. I'm here for you. Writing is cathartic, keep it up! Love you, JR

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Jennifer Lee Jan 20, 2009, 8:26am EST

I'm back to rate because I forgot. The person above me is a good friend and he and I wrote Knight Watch together (Sunday's feature in 2 groups).

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Charity M. Jan 20, 2009, 8:51am EST

((( Go to the strength --that possitive place...write about all the things you made it through...I would love to read them! )))

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Amada Z. Jan 20, 2009, 10:53am EST

I will quote Joel Osteen right now, "God has the final say about your health and when your time is up." The doctors may say one thing, but God has the final say.
Joel Osteen often speaks of his mother who was told she had only "so much" time. But they put all their faith in God, Jesus and prayer. She is still with them today.
Prayers and blessings to you.

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Donald Hawley Jan 20, 2009, 12:24pm EST

It always saddens us to hear such news when in reality we should be happy for the one so afflicted. We "started" and we shall all "end." But this is only a phase of our existence and "the best is yet to come." And the way things are going in the world, "the sooner the better, it seems." Think positive, my friend. You may outlive us all.

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Cheryl W. Jan 20, 2009, 1:13pm EST

HUGS...a good poem. My prayers are with you..

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Lisa Frost Jan 20, 2009, 5:28pm EST

HUGS! The poem is awesome, and my prayers are with you and your family. I went through this fight beside both of my parents. It is a fight they are winning more all of the time. Find a doctor that will fight it as long as you want him to fight it.

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Chana M. Jan 20, 2009, 6:11pm EST

You all know I hate generic comments, but I really do feel miserable. I have to pass things through moderate before it gets to full. I am sorry. Thank you for sharing this @ Art - Any Medium!

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*LORA* M. Jan 20, 2009, 6:23pm EST

is this true or just a poem

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Tracy Fabre Jan 20, 2009, 7:01pm EST

Peace, Randy, and strength ~

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Jennifer Lee Jan 20, 2009, 8:05pm EST

FYI, Marianne K. is my dear friend from Oz, Dad!

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Renu Gera R. Jan 20, 2009, 8:29pm EST

This is very heart touching for me. I am hoping that things go well with you soon.

Life is life and death is it's undeniable truth. All I know is that we have two ways of living it. One is in the fear of the coming death or the other is in the love of whatever the days we have in our hands. Glass could be empty or full... it all depends upon how we look at it. So I tries to live my life fully and as nicely as possible because I never know whether I will live tomorrow or not regardless of me being healthy or being sick.

Thanks for posting it on Humar Me

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Carl J. Jan 21, 2009, 1:39am EST

Keeping you and yours in our thoughts

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Gene P. Jan 21, 2009, 9:14am EST

Thank you for posting your content to the group Whatever!

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Dwayne C. Jan 21, 2009, 7:20pm EST

Time is only borrowed if you are living an unrighteous life. We who believe know that things borrowed in flesh are things that are caused by the evil one. Disease and all the wicked and evil happenings are just temporary if you BELIEVE IN GOD! and HIS SON JESUS CHRIST - YESHUA.

Take a minute to think... All that we do are things that we are encouraged or taught to do. If we are taaught to do things that are righteous, then we know that we are bound for eternity and life everlasting. It is sad that we have to go through the pains that come with living with the wicked and evil ones but knowing that that one day will come when all that causes pain and sorrow will be gone. Always make this your point and when you right the words happy, free, unaware, without worry you will mean just that and your smiles will never be wiped away...

GOD bless you...

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Kathryn E. Jan 21, 2009, 8:52pm EST

Featured in Gather Writing Essentials, Wednesday

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Lyndie Blevins Jan 21, 2009, 9:44pm EST

I relate to every line, been there, done that. Even though it has been six years since my word was uttered, the disease is gone, I still battle daily with the words you wrote,
I tree speakes to me too,

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Angela A. Jan 21, 2009, 10:01pm EST

This is truly a lovely poem!
And, I sincerely hope that you will heal and live for many more years to come.
Only the lord truly knows when it is time for you depart.
Have faith and have heart that you will be fine.

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poetrandy R. Jan 24, 2009, 3:50pm EST

I want to thank everyone so much for their comments, good wishes, prayers and critiques about my poem and personal condition! I am still going strong and am working to get several more tests from various medical specialists!

I have been praying, meditating and exercising to keep my chin up through this! I should know in a week or so if my tumor is operable. At that time I'll bet another poem will surface -- thank you all once more! You certainly have helped my spirits!

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Jennifer Lee Jan 24, 2009, 3:58pm EST

Hi Dad! I see that you've made friends with my dear friend, Todd. Perhaps you'll join us in trivia next time. You'd be good at it. Love you, J

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Terry Collett Jan 27, 2009, 2:25am EST

you capture well the essence of our being and the possible threat to it. Blessings and prayers I ask.

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poetrandy R. Jan 28, 2009, 1:37am EST

Hi everyone! I want to thank everyone for their good wishes and prayers! Good news today from my pulmonology Doc, who says I'm good for surgery, as does my cardiologist! That should totally get rid of my cancer with NO Radiation AND NO Chemo!!!

Of course, I will loose 1/3 of my right lung, but a very good outcome (complete cure) is very likely!

So very glad and happy for now! Will see the oncologist in AM! Keep your fingers crossed and keep me in your prayers! Love to you and yours, one and all!

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Alison H. Jan 29, 2009, 2:30am EST

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."--Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Alison H. Jan 29, 2009, 2:32am EST

Prayers and best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery, Poetrandy.

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Marsha S. Jan 31, 2009, 1:13pm EST

They say that catching up is hard to do...I know, I know that it's true...but here's a 10 for you!

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Mar 5, 2009, 5:46am EST

Wishing you well, Randy.

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Sue T. Mar 6, 2009, 10:44pm EST

I am thinking of you Randy and wishing you all the best. Stay strong.

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Marianne M. Mar 7, 2009, 2:05pm EST

Hi Randy,
Just met Jennifer on Gather this morning ... what a talented young woman! Then I found you here and read this very powerful poem about your cancer diagnosis. I was happy to read your comment on Jan. 28, "a very good outcome (complete cure) is very likely!" That's the best news possible ... good luck as you proceed through this.

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