ONCE AGAIN, MY FIRST THOUGHT IS NOT NECESSARILY MY BEST THOUGHT

I chose to withdraw
The last post published for two reasons

First of all, I’d placed the carriage before the horse by
Sending my heartfelt thoughts concerning
The current state of my health into cyberspace before
Most of my loved ones have been given a clue that
My immediate family has begun to carry
A heavy load—my primary reason for
Placing that post in drafts, temporarily, is this—
Why reveal sensitive info by way of cyberspace when
I don’t know if, at this point in time, any of
My loved ones are following my blog
I mean, those who love me have need to be
Contacted, personally, once we’ve received
A definitive diagnosis, which will allow us to
Answer questions that are bound to arise
In short, why worry loved ones, jarringly, prematurely
And—outside chance—perhaps, unnecessarily ...
(If perchance, anyone who knows me personally is reading
This post, please feel free to contact me, and one of us will
Reach out to you ASAP)

Secondly, upon review of the post withdrawn, I came to see that
Several complex trains of thought had not yet been clearly expressed

So hopefully, you'll master the patience to bear with me if
I take a hiatus until my diagnosis is airtight ... unless
Of course, I feel inspired to express
Insights that arise concerning other aspects of life
Your friend,
Tugboat Annie

PS
David chose to fly in, last night, and as Steven brought Ravi
Over, today, truthfully, I laughed as much as
Usual at her imaginative perceptions and natural antics and
I smiled quietly more often than you might surmise each time
I consciously acknowledged my spirit’s good fortune to be
Buoyed by immediate family and in-town friends who have been
Calling, sounding concerned, because they’ve grown
Accustomed to our being in touch much more
Frequently than has been true, these past few weeks
And now, having thought to conclude on an up note, today
I’ll wish you the same that I wish for myself—
A peaceful night’s sleep so as to refresh your
Strength of spirit and mine to graciously receive whatever
‘Surprise’ fate metes out, tomorrow, which is only a day away 🌈