Growth by Steve BabaPrescribed oncologist 80 rads,
Bombarded radiation cobalt-40,
The ardenocarcinoma twitched
But the dirt was already being
Shoveled onto the coffin. 12/24/2007 Posted on 12/24/2007 Copyright © 2025 Steve Baba
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Posted by Alisa Js on 11/23/08 at 05:05 PM OUCH!!! YIKES!
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Posted by D. James McKee on 09/21/10 at 02:22 PM So much contained in such a tiny space. This reminds me of a superbly crafted Haiku. I must agree with Marie: “shivers”. |
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/29/12 at 03:54 PM Grim - yeeks. That title - Growth - it generally is such a positive word - not in this case. Well done. Great economy of words for a powerful impact. |
Posted by Laurie Blum on 10/30/12 at 12:12 PM Very powerful! Excellent choice for POTD. |
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