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The Elephant in the Room is Cancer. Tea is the Relief Conversation Provides.
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The Elephant in the Room is Cancer. Tea is the Relief Conversation Provides.
The Cancer Between Us
We were just kids
Playing catch, kiss, and release
With the fish of our dreams
On the afternoon of our lives
Now we sit in waiting rooms
Taking off work
To get blood work
To ensure we can work
And I wonder if we can still play
Card tricks—
like magic still exists
Beyond dyed hair
Or a five second stare
Will our words finally come out
Instead of staying stuck
In our mouth?
Can we be honest about
Our children
And the number of needles
It took us to get there?
I know if we begin again
We will be wrapped in
Paler skin
Boldly basking
In our battle scars
Never saying a word
To our un-named
Friend
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“The Cancer Between Us” what a beautiful poem. It was moving, giving, inspiring, and uplifting all at once.