Welcome

[... contemplating a cancer diagnosis]


Welcome friend....

... I've been waiting for you.

Your arrival brings a fresh pleasure

..... although your presence is not welcome

you bring an appreciation of all

 that I have been blessed with in my life.....

The people I have known and loved.... 

.... the experiences I have lived

All the memories have new value now

..... because you are here

..... and my remaining days 

might yet taken by you. 

So I am mindful of your touch

I can feel you within me. 

You have grown large..... 

and made your presence felt. 

Though you're part of me

I will tear you from my body. 

The memories you bring to life

are very welcome..... 

.... but you.... are.... not.


© Ian Croft August 2019