Spoken word poetry means the world to me. It gives me an outlet to express the most inner and vulnerable side of myself. With that being said, “Monster” is a poem about my journey with CF, from how it made me feel worthless to how I learned to embrace it.
Although my journey with cystic fibrosis has been difficult, over time, I have learned to embrace it. In my poem “Monster,” I address this head on and describe my own process of coming to terms with my disease.
April 11, 2018
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Bobby Foster
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Bobby is a content creator, a rapper/producer, and a certified life coach who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth. He graduated with a degree in creative writing from the University of Central Florida. Bobby is currently on a path to bring awareness and change through music. You can find Bobby on his website, Bobby Foster Speaks.
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