Saturday 1st May 
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Wall to wall sunshine, bodies on the beach 
Cooking away nicely, "Sunscreen!" I beseech 

Vitamin D is necessary, please don't get me wrong 
But frying like a lobster, damage could be life long 

So many burnt shoulders, peeling, unsightly skin 
D'you know what you've done? What's going on, within? 

Melanoma; skin cancer, might not happen today 
But a few years down the line, it'll be nothing to downplay 

You can't just cut it out, for it's a sneaky beast 
Lying dormant, then, like a devil, released 

Taking over your life, biopsies, skin grafts 
Scans and appointments, normality's in the past 

Just always worrying, asking when it will return 
Scanxiety, melanoia, a real cause for concern 

So slap on some sunscreen, and wear a big hat 
Seek shade when it's hot, prevention's where it's at 

Melanoma awareness throughout the month of May 
But it mustn't stop here, care for your skin everyday 
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Thinking of you sweetie 
Beloved Angel son 
xxxxx