What I Took For Granted

I took for granted that the seek and destroy action of chemotherapy would find cancer cells. I knew that this also meant “other dividing cells", thus the total hair loss, the low white blood cells. I took for granted that when the cancer was gone, I would be mostly well- just a little slower. BUT This slipping in my mind the abrupt shaking of an Etch a Sketch that leaves ghostly lines – I follow them like bread crumbs and put on a brave face. I tell you I am fine. I do know your name... Telomeres are unwinding- cells aging rapidly now- Immunotherapy offers others hope. I took for granted that I made the right decision to take the treatment and save my only life- I am paying the price, But grateful every day I no longer take ANYTHING for granted.