“When the going gets tough, put one foot in front of the other and just keep going. Don’t give up.”
Roy T. Bennett
A monster has invaded
My space.
It’s made up
Of cells,
Many invisible to
The naked eye,
While others
Have joined
To create lesions
And nodules
Of cancer.
So now I stand
Before the beast
Ready to do battle
For the second time.
The first time
Was easy,
No side effects
To speak of,
Because it was
Barely awake.
This time, however,
It is aggressive
And on the attack,
And I stand ready to
Take it on.
Once again
I’m in a fight
For my life.
Once again
I’m determined
To win!
There are battles nobody should ever have to fight, yet here you are facing the monster again with courage and determination. I admire the strength in your words, Rebecca. Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other is exactly how mountains are climbed.
Keep fighting, keep believing, and keep that monster on the run until it's slain.
Wishing you strength for the battle ahead.
This piece hits with the force of truth spoken plainly. You name the monster without flinching, and in doing so you take back power from something that tries to steal it. The contrast between the “barely awake” first battle and this new, aggressive one makes your determination shine even brighter. Your courage is palpable, and your words will give strength to others facing their own monsters. Thank you for sharing this fight with such honesty and fire.
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Keep fighting, keep believing, and keep that monster on the run until it's slain.
Wishing you strength for the battle ahead.
Ron