On Recovering

Having been smitten with cancer and with spinal troubles I take my recovery quite seriously I feel the power of the "chi" in the depths of my being No longer do I despair I march into the future with my head held high Hope at my right hand persistence at my left hand Surely - "the best is yet to come" I am reaching out with verse to poetrysoup readers Hoping all of you are healthy and happy Life can throw one some curveballs but in the end It is all worthwhile As rain comes down on my city tonight I pick up a pen and write this ode in the hope it will encourage readers to take joy when they can