It's Nice to be Back

So the death sentence is lifted
I kicked cancers ass

They found no trace of it with surgery
free of that sh*t at last!

Now it's on to radiation
to become a spiderwoman queen

Not exactly what I want to do
but it erases all traces unseen

Those microscopic morsels
the little single cells

that may have escaped that toxic elixir
as we nuked them all to hell. 

And they can find no trace of cancer
past the breast I am clear

And it was a lumpectomy
so I still have the breast, Oh dear!

And yes that heavy burden is lifted
my docs original decree

It was you have a 60 percent chance of being alive
in five years you see

And well I think the odds are now much better
something like 98

And for now at least I don't have to carry 
that heavy weight. 

It's nice to be back  Artimus (C) Susan Manley 10:28AM 1/26/24
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Edmonds  Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Hi Susan, I’m so pleased to read your good news, wishing you all the best. Beryl
Manley Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Thank you Beryl!
One Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM
As a cancer survivor I am happy to hear about your relief.. glad you are almost clear and you have a great fighting spirit.. Welcome back..
Manley Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Glad to be back. And to see I can easily pen a poem again. That one just flowed. And well I can read your gorgeous poems and make baby steps in writing in other forms. And congrats at surviving cancer. Its a harrowing experience. And I am glad you are in the world.
Marine Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Love your Fabulous Fighting Spirit, Susan! Such an inspiring poem on not giving in to despair... (Even if we do feel it...) Warm regards, Aqua M.
Manley Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Thank you Aqua. I hope to uplift those that have similar burdens.
M  Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Great news Susan you must feel very relieved! Well done you!! Debx
Manley Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Thanks Deb, its a journey. I am hoping to not face that one again.
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