The Same Boat
When she asked me…
"How are you?"
I pretended, I didn't hear
Then I asked…
"What's new?"
She looked at me
And with a smile, she replied…
"I have no clue!"
I talked to myself…
Should I be honest and tell her?
Could I say what I feel?
Would she listen?
Would this heal?
I couldn't describe how tough my soreness was
I couldn't describe how painful my Radiotherapy was
I couldn't count how many shots I have per day
I couldn't name the pills I took that day
One, two, three, hmm
I couldn't remember most of them
But I could spell!
T R A M A D O L
M O R P H I N E
A D R I A M Y C I N
And other types; cure and kill!
I lost my hair
My skin is fair
My smiles are rare
Still, I'm strong since she is here!
Oh, please!
Don't ask… No!
I won't say that I'm weak
I won't say my mood is bleak
But, I will let my eyes speak
Once again, She looked at me
"How are you?"
"!!!????!!!!"
I replied… "Just fine, like you"
She laughed,
I wondered!
Then she said… "We'll be late,
Let's have our Chemotherapy"
I was puzzled, I was shocked!
CANCER?
"Yes"; was her answer
We were two!
Two perfect actresses
In the same boat!
Blackmatta~
* The poem is published here, too: http://www.breastcancerdiy.com/readpoetry.htm
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