The 'c' Word Poem by Jeanne Trew

I knew what I felt wasn't right
The pain was deep and I struggled at
night.
Give this blood, take that test,
And six months later, I SWEAR, I'm
doing my best.

Lymphoma... I'm afraid! But I mustn't let
them see!
I want my family to be really proud of me!
To set an example of strength and WILL,
Even when life has handed you a bitter pill.

I am grateful for every day of my life.
Some were better than others, but Dan, I
ended up YOUR wife!
When the end is mine, I will know one
thing beyond doubt...
My husband, family & friends are what
my life was about.