THIS MATTER OF YAY OR NAY CONCERNING SURGERY IS MORE SERIOUS THAN WE’D EVER IMAGINED

Lots took place, this week, as
Will and I walked into
One doctor’s office after another on
The campus of a major medical clinic of
Renown throughout the world; in fact
Had clarity not become a focal point for
My brain to focus upon, during
These past several years, I’m certain that
My mind would feel so boggled as to
Deem penning my innermost thoughts
Impossible, so thank goodness
My conscious connection to
Maintaining my sense of clarity during
Trying times proves well practiced while
This most serious decision making process, which
Has ever occupied our minds is actively
Taking place, right now ...
And once we learn whether or not
I am a candidate for a surgery that
Boggles all of our minds you can rely upon
The fact that I’ll share our decision with
You, knowing that each time
My emotional reactions are penned in
A straight forward manner
My think tank gains a much more
Comprehensive understanding of
What lies immediately ahead no matter if
We are told yay or nay by the surgeon in
Houston who is currently studying
The results of all of my most recent tests
And until such time as we’re packing for
A flight to Texas or readying my mind to accept
My need of higher doses of radiation and
Chemo than had originally been projected
The presence of my loved ones as well as
Their quick to laugh acceptance of
My quirky sense of humor, which runs
Full hog when called forth by
My defense system whenever anxiety has
Need to be penned within
A holding tank until my return to
Good health is restored, I, too, will
Rely upon my wacky imagination to
Buoy my spirit, which has served to
Captain the ship shape nature of
Our family’s emotional balance for
The duration of whatever time will constitute
Our latest venture into the great unknown, which
Each of us, supported by lifelong
Friendships, plans to transverse as
One fully fueled, self empowered, heartfelt
Brain trust as has proved true throughout
Our past whenever fate forgets to tell bad news to
Take a hike, in fact, my closest friend just
Called, asking to come over, right now, and
Upon answering sure, she replied—good, because
I’m standing before your front door, suggesting
My memory opening to twenty years ago, when
The only place I felt safe, during her breast cancer
Scare was right next to her on her king sized bed, so
Once her knock on our front door announced her
Unexpected presence, I realized it was time to
Shower and groom myself for whomsoever’s
Unexpected presence may people my day—lucky me.