Docetaxel Dream

Personal Reflection, poetry 1 Minute

(Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug)

        a long puddle
      a dragon’s mercurial tail
           rippled scales
in the hammock of a silver curb
            two sheens 
                  in matching curve

           and then

                athletic legs,  
     cast thick and strong
          a sheath of skirt 
    the shifting lavenders 
         of reflective steel.  

               one great kick
         titanium arcs 
              measuring purple 
         the drugs' metallic sweep 
            behind closed eyes

Published by abigfatcanofworms

We all walk in the dark. But if we hold hands, perhaps the dark won't be as scary.

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15 thoughts on “Docetaxel Dream”

  4. “a dragon’s mercurial tail
    rippled scales
    in the hammock of a silver curb”

    That poem is so powerful. My friend just “rang the bell”. Chemo and radiation and she is doing great now. Prayers and good vibes coming your way!

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