“My Beloved Survivor” copyright 2009 (Possible PG13 rating) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

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She stood naked before me in the bathroom.

Before me I can see her beauty

amidst the scars of her two battles.

 

Breast cancer

twice in a ten year period.

 

Her left breast was twisted almost inward.

The scar under her arm pit made her nipple

bend inward toward her chest wall.

 

Upon her right breast the burn was clearly seen.

It was where six weeks of radiation were done

in one week. 

 

The right side was caved inward in this area of burn.

Her nipple stood straight high and proud on this breast. 

This was the breast that the doctor suggested

that she also have chemo due to her second bout.

 

Her hair had long grown back from this terror

of a heart-wrenching attack on her entire body.

 

As she smiled at me

and kissed the top of my head.

 

I thanked my Lord

for putting this beautiful

and strong woman

in my life.   

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“My Beloved Survivor” copyright 2009 (Possible PG13 rating) John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

Courtesy of Hubpages.com

 

She stood naked before me in the bathroom.

Before me I can see her beauty

amidst the scars of her two battles.

 

Breast cancer

twice in a ten year period.

 

Her left breast was twisted almost inward.

The scar under her arm pit made her nipple

bend inward toward her chest wall.

 

Upon her right breast the burn was clearly seen.

It was where six weeks of radiation were done

in one week. 

 

The right side was caved inward in this area of burn.

Her nipple stood straight high and proud on this breast. 

This was the breast that the doctor suggested

that she also have chemo due to her second bout.

 

Her hair had long grown back from this terror

of a heart-wrenching attack on her entire body.

 

As she smiled at me

and kissed the top of my head.

 

I thanked my Lord

for putting this beautiful

and strong woman

in my life.   

Read Full Post »