(i)
I finished
in a thunderstorm
the radar map
a pulsing mould
of blues and greens
and reds
The tired nurses
wished me well
as they tended
to other patients
and I walked out
a sort of era
trailing behind me
like a walked through
puddle
(ii)
Two wet bike tracks
and paw prints
in rosy silver
lead the way home
as my family head
for the sunset
with my chemo
at our backs
Thanks Ingrid. It feels like an anti climax. 🙂 While I’m glad it’s done, it’s not the end of treatment. But yes, it’s probably yes the toughest part … other than the mastectomy. Which is a mental hurdle I am still battling with.
Yes. A little odd. And the actual time in hospital is very relaxing. It’s the week to ten days after that’s unpleasant. 🤣. I will miss my little two hour time outs to read and write. 🙂
Glad to hear this part is over for you. Love how you describe the tired nurses. There is no way to thank them enough for their hard work. You capture the mixed emotions of not seeing them again.
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Glad you made it through. So movingly described 🙏
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Thanks Ingrid. It feels like an anti climax. 🙂 While I’m glad it’s done, it’s not the end of treatment. But yes, it’s probably yes the toughest part … other than the mastectomy. Which is a mental hurdle I am still battling with.
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I imagine there are so many mental hurdles involved. Wishing you well with all of it ❤️
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Many thanks! ❤ ❤
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The trailing era, now at your back. What an amazing moment that you’ve captured.
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Thank you so much. ❤️❤️
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You’re most welcome.
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I wish I could put into words all the thoughts for you tumbling through my head … but I’m left speechless by this poem.
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Wow. Thanks! ❤️
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That must feel odd, havung spent all that time with the nurses, and then …. not.
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Yes. A little odd. And the actual time in hospital is very relaxing. It’s the week to ten days after that’s unpleasant. 🤣. I will miss my little two hour time outs to read and write. 🙂
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Well, good luck with the next two weeks and the rest of the time after that too. I am sure you will fill that time somehow. 🙂
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No doubt. 🙂
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Wishing you the best! Glad this part is over.
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Thanks, Bob!
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Glad to hear this part is over for you. Love how you describe the tired nurses. There is no way to thank them enough for their hard work. You capture the mixed emotions of not seeing them again.
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Thanks, Ulle! ❤️
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Only someone who has been through this could capture it the way you do. Good Luck in your continuing battle. Onwards and upwards.🌹🧡
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Thanks, Hobbo. ❤️❤️
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