2018 was a year to blow my mind with unexpected news, the nasty kind
When at the mirror, I felt it, soft and round I stood in shock and made no sound
Was it, what I so deeply feared I asked my image, all sadly teared
A quick call to my doctor, I so do trust she would know for sure, that was a must
She tapped and squeezed that little spot and calmed me with “nothing to worry, with what you got!”
But still she referred me to Cork for some tests and soon I was dressed in hospital vests
The waiting for results lasted over a week not one call before, not even a peek
The date of the reveal, I felt like on a wing but that changed with the news that the bump was a thing
The rarer one, the nasty one, I got the fear took over, will I heal or will I not
The surgeon with his calming voice explained he already made a choice
Out with the thing, cut and clear don’t worry, he told me, there is nothing to fear
He is a pro and knows his skill so I handed all over, accepting the pill
The result is good, yet not hundred percent and I need to be careful not to crash into descent
We need another one, to clear out the rest it'll be alright he declared, we are the Best
After that, more news were to hit, it went well, but we must take a breast, that's it
Take off? A breast? In the bin? The shock hit hard, but I trusted him
After all the procedures, a treatment plan Chemo, for the rest, said the surgeon man
Chemo? It sounds like poison shot through my veins I am struck with shock and it's fear what now reigns
4 months of needles and being wired possible side effects and constantly tired
It nearly killed me, two times in a row, then they stopped it, to not get too low
Acupuncture and support, I didn’t foresee makes my healing grow to where it should be
Before I went to Cork the very last time I said goodbye to my "boobs" with plenty of wine
Both breasts are taken now for good, which surprisingly brought me into a better mood
The chance for the cancer to come back once more is taken to an assuring low
Now it's time to rest and get better not back to the once known, but well, no matter
I thank the people who supported me with who without I don’t know where I would be
Cancer changes you, inside your soul and lets you leave things behind and the Old
But even it's good, in the here and now "HE" is observing you changing ...
and humbly I bow.