In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
We value the voices of our community members and would love to share your words. If you would like to contribute to our blog here at Cactus Cancer Society, please email christina@cactuscancer.org.
Cancer Pick Up Lines by Caralynn Hampson
You’re like a blood pressure cuff, I can’t get enough hugs from you
Are you my remaining eyelashes? Because I hope we can be together forever
You’re like a 20-gauge three quarter inch needle, you have direct access to my heart
Are you my immune system? Cause I miss you
Seeing you is like blood, I need more of it
Are you the MyChart App? Cause my heart skips a beat when I get a notification from you
I’m on fall prevention protocols because I keep falling in love with you
Are you my test results? Cause I can’t wait to see you
You’re like CT contrast, you make me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside
Are you my mortality? Because I can’t stop thinking about you.
Caralynn Hampson is a Ewings sarcoma survivor and is a college student double majoring in biostatistics and theology and religious studies. You can find them on Twitter @caralynneh.
