One definition of remission
Is abatement in intensity or degree
My doctor says that's where I am
And that's more than Okay with me!
It took awhile to get here
And I've traveled this road before
But it was worth all the pain and anguish
To have my health somewhat restored
Though I'm keeping my eyes wide open
And know that the cancer can return
I don't waste my time with "what if?"
I have places to go and things to learn
My next scan is just around the corner
But I'm neither sad nor withdrawn
I pray that the spot on the last one
Will be unmistakably gone
Abatement, reprieve and respite
Are definitions of my condition
But I'm living for the here and now
Thanking God I'm in remission
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge
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