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.
Copyright © Tania Horne | Year Posted 2018
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