There is a cancer in my lungs
I smoke it up and close my eyes
As I exhale dreams are realized
I cough and wretch but I’m not done yet.

There is a cancer inside my guts
Each day I eat a little more up
I poison myself with food and drink
But the hunger will not retreat.

There is a cancer inside my brain
It jumbles my thoughts
It punishes my head
Tears come easily from the pain it misunderstands.