Melanoma Awareness

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 
. 

Thinking of you sweetie 
Beloved Angel son 
xxxxx

I wrote this last year, but wanted to post again as May is Melanoma Awareness Month

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noblethemes on May 1, 2021 at 9:32 pm said:

Beautifully written and very poignant! The important message comes through loud and clear… Thank you for making me aware that the month of May is Melanoma Awareness Month!

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- MeRaw on May 2, 2021 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words.
  I appreciate it.
  x 💖 x
  
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joannerambling on May 1, 2021 at 11:27 pm said:

What an important post

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- MeRaw on May 2, 2021 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you so very much.
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JanBeek on May 2, 2021 at 4:05 am said:

Thank you for sharing your insightful, inspiring poem, {{{Melanie}}} – I will think of you each morning as I lather on the sunscreen lotion. ❤

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- MeRaw on May 2, 2021 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, most kind of you to say.
  Take good care.
  x 💞 x
  
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derrickjknight on May 2, 2021 at 8:11 am said:

So very well done

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- MeRaw on May 2, 2021 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much indeed Derrick.
  Most kind of you to say.
  x
  
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