The Lights Of The O-R

Dodging a bullet 
the Pet Scan loomed large… 
results both good and bad 

"Nothing today 
to panic about " 
 tomorrow left unclad 

The moment secure 
the future unsure… 
prognosis under siege 

The lights of the O.R. 
calling his name 
— with hope the last reprieve 

(University Of Pennsylvania: September, 2020)
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Rodrigues Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Nice write! Well done, Kurt!
Behm Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Thanks Kim.
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