Got Milk - In Her Battle

I used to receive regular phone calls so gladly from her I could feel all her excitements and when she’s so eager Telling me about her and how bright the sun in her day And all her surprises and experiences while I’m away. Until such a day came which terrified and shook my nerve A voice on the other end had seemed can no longer serve I knew she was right there, trying to reach me out here All I heard were sobs and I couldn’t imagine her profuse tear. It took a little while before she’d finally composed herself In a quivering voice, she told me that she’s at the ridge of a cliff I asked her why and she said so sadly that she has a breast cancer I was shocked but still quite skeptical of what I’ve heard from her. She relayed the diagnoses from her doctors and gynecologists She got a lump, a sign of dreadful cancer on her left breast Hiding the echoes of my tears, I tried to give her comfort Feeling horrified but I tried to control myself with an effort. It didn’t take so long before she has undergone an operation Her left breast was taken off like a total fiasco on her own She felt all the darkness which she never had in her life I tried to light her mind, despite hectic work I was on her side Once in a while, her close friends and co-workers took my place When I went back to work, they helped and assisted on her needs We kept her mother uninformed because she has heart trouble But not with other relatives so they’ll know our situation together After several months of thorough medications and chemotherapy She has improved her situation also with her faith in the Almighty Amenable on pieces of advice and religiously took her medicines In her battle are also exercises, herbals, juices and other nutritious aids Now, she’s almost recovered although her cure will take five years I admire her courage, strength and perseverance - all at her gear The traits and practices she’d exhibited are also for me to emulate ( She has considered me as her younger sister since we’re still young) To prevent any health problems that come or knock on my gate. Nov. 11,2012 Leonora Galinta Note: A dedication to my loving cousin and a friend, (2nd-3rd degree cousin) who is still under recovery of breast cancer. She visits her doctors regularly also to monitor her right breast . Thanks to the princess’ hospital (for cancer patients) that at least had enlighten her financial burden. Although we’re in the same country, we live far away from each other but she’s always with me in my prayers. I can only be with her this time only on our longer holidays (school break). Ialso lovingly dedicate this poem to all victims of breast cancer. There is always a miracle in healing. First Place Contest: Femme Fatale- (pink ribbon) Judged: 12/2/2012 Sponsor: Poet PD