The Big "C"

The Big "C"

by Kathy Cawthon, Survivor

The big "C" I heard someone call it.

Another just whispered the word.

That we don't even dare

to say "cancer" out loud

Gives it power it doesn't deserve.

So I'm giving that letter new meaning

and refusing to give into fear,

by reclaiming the power for you and for me

and by saying these words loud and clear.

Let the "C" be for Cure and Compassion.

Let it stand for the Candles we light.

and a Chorus of voices shouting You Can!

to all who will take up this fight.

Let the "C" be for Cash Contribution.

Credit or Check will work too.

Let it stand for Commitment and

Checkups and Cheer

and the Children Counting on you.

To everyone facing this Challenge

I say it's a fight we Can win.

Tell all who will listen, that starting today

That "C" is for Courage, my friend.