Diseased Bones

A poem about a terrible disease like cancer

Denise Larkin, BA (Hons)
The Lark Publication
2 min readMar 22, 2023

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Cancer in the bones, a cruel fate,
a battle fought with fear and hate,
a shadow that looms with every step,
a pain that lingers, a constant threat.

The bones that once were strong and true,
Now ravaged by a disease that grew,
A force that cannot be denied,
A foe…

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Denise Larkin, BA (Hons)
The Lark Publication

Mastodon: @dlarkin121@me.dm An author/writer of fiction novels and poetry living in London writing about her experiences on Medium. dlarkin121@gmail.com