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Minds A’ Racin

April 18, 2024
By elinovy SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
elinovy SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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[With lines from, “Providing Cancer Care In Haiti” by Kate Corrigan, a Pulitzer Center reporting project]

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He was certain it was cancer…

No doubt in their minds.

So many stories.

So many outcomes.

So many–blank


“Cancer has become a leading cause of death in both–”

*flicker*

Enough is enough–tv shuts off.


He’s the one swimming. yet I’m downing myself…

flooded with fear

Everyone wants NEEDS to seek screening and treatment–thoughts whirl.


*Backtrack*


We are unable to meet the needs of an entire country, who am I kidding… 


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